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Students unveil suggestions for downtown area
Students unveil suggestions for downtown area YOUNGSTOWN — Their suggestions ranged from using the
YSU enrollment increases for fall term
YSU enrollment increases for fall term YOUNGSTOWN — Today marked the first day of classes for the
Missing Lawrence County girl is safe
Missing Lawrence County girl is safe NEW BEDFORD, Pa. — A Lawrence County girl missing for two
Campbell official’s tardiness puts initiative in jeopardy
Campbell official’s tardiness puts initiative in jeopardy CAMPBELL — Citizens who worked to place
WRTA to cut Saturday bus service
WRTA to cut Saturday bus service YOUNGSTOWN — For the first time in its 36-year history, the
Edinburg man killed by train
Edinburg man killed by train EDINBURG, Pa. — Police are still trying to determine the
Trumbull Dems to replace Michelakis
Trumbull Dems to replace Michelakis WARREN — The Trumbull County Democratic Central Committee will
Nice weather predicted for the Canfield Fair
CANFIELD — “That’s what we call perfect fair weather.” The comment from Bev Fisher, the Canfield
Man gets probation in alleged ticket-fixing case
WARREN – A 32-year-old Warren man was placed on two years’ probation today for his involvement in
High school football photos wanted
Hey football fans: You know there’s more to the big high school football game than what happens on
YSU’s Christman dining area gets upgrade
YOUNGSTOWN — A new “sports bar” area with big screen TVs, an upgraded entrance area and
Jesus photo found, wallet missing
YOUNGSTOWN — A picture of Jesus that had been in a 75-year-old woman’s wallet was found near a
Heart association names walk chairmen
YOUNGSTOWN — The American Heart Association announced that Michael Senchak and Bob Shroder will be
CRAFT SHOWS
CRAFT SHOWS • Crafters and vendors are being sought for a craft show to be held at Queen of the
Frye has lead, but Quinn closing fast
Two of the three Browns quarterbacks are in a close battle for the starting job. DENVER (AP) —
Pulverized glass would replace sand on some Florida beaches
The glass granules would fill in the gaps caused by erosion. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Picture
Usual suspects: White boys from the ‘burbs:
Ohio law prohibits agencies from sharing information about a troubled child. AUSTINTOWN — Who
NOTEBOOK Scrappers
Live In Peace: Patty Smith of Warren was the recipient Sunday of the Scrappers’ most expensive
U.S. prune farmers launch ad push
High temperatures took a toll on this year’s crop of plums. YUBA CITY, Calif. (AP) — At the
YSU goal: Play it close and safe
Moral victories are something that nobody really likes to talk about, especially players and
Steelers on top, 27-13
Ben Roethlisberger passed for 247 yards before the half to lead three TD drives. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Estefan debuts new album
Estefan debuts new album KEY WEST, Fla. — Gloria Estefan brought tears to the eyes of older Cuban-
Indians get some two-out magic twice to topple Royals in 11th, 5-3
Cleveland remained 21⁄2 games ahead of the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)
Goo Goo Dolls concert rescheduled
CLEVELAND — Due to the heavy rains that have caused flooding throughout the Midwest, the Goo Goo
Mexico accounts for about 15 percent of U.S. oil supplies and is the second-largest foreign supplier
Mexico accounts for about 15 percent of U.S. oil supplies and is the second-largest foreign supplier
Scrappers fall short, 4-3
Jamestown rallied for two runs in the eighth before 5,235 fans. NILES — The Mahoning Valley
Georgia wins in Williamsport
Georgia wins in Williamsport Warner Robins, Ga., defeated Japan 3-2 to win the Little League World
NASCAR-NEXTEL CUP-SHARPIE 500
NASCAR-NEXTEL CUP-SHARPIE 500 Saturday’s late results At Bristol Motor Speedway Bristol, Tenn.
Gasoline prices drop
Gasoline prices drop CAMARILLO, Calif. — The national average price for gasoline dropped about 2.9
GOLF ROUNDUP News and notes
LPGA Tour PORTLAND, Ore. — Lorena Ochoa won her third straight LPGA title with a five-stroke
Information below was provided by the schools. Districts and schools not included did not respond to
Information below was provided by the schools. Districts and schools not included did not respond to
Avoiding America’s decline starts at home
Are we Rome? Is America like the Roman Empire — you know, Declining and Falling, and all that? No
Crash on Route 193 sends 3 to hospitals
VIENNA — Three people were transported to hospitals Sunday evening after a one-car crash on state
Sisters take center stage
Venus and Serena Williams will be in features at the U.S. Open tonight. NEW YORK (AP) — As the
New SCOPE centers open options for area seniors
New and current centers received levy money. The number of SCOPE senior citizen centers Janet
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING GABRHAvg. MOrdonez Det12648098172.358 ISuzuki Sea12653194188.354
Arabic school in NYC steeped in controversy
Khalil Gibran is starting with sixth-graders and plans to expand each year. NEW YORK (AP) — One of
Farmers’ Almanac predicts rough winter for the East
Next summer is expected to be warmer than normal in much of the U.S. LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Keep
CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE
CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE EAST DIVISION WLTPtsPFPA Winnipeg52111201194 Montreal53010189155
“The Closer” (9 p.m., TNT): In tonight’s episode of “The Closer,” an
“The Closer” (9 p.m., TNT): In tonight’s episode of “The Closer,” an accountant from the Department
Carriker’s home run gives U.S. third straight LL title
The 12-year-old slugger connected in the eighth inning to beat Tokyo, 3-2. SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.
Search to continue for trapped miners
Digging was halted when a second collapse killed three members of a search team Aug. 16.
GAME TIME
GAME TIME Today Who: Scrappers vs. Jamestown at Eastwood Field When: 7:05 p.m. Up next: The
Officials to address complaints of high water bills
Glitches have occurred in a water-billing system conversion. LAKE MILTON — Complaints about
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Andre L. Duncan The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
Austintown will see rise in security, authorities say
AUSTINTOWN — Security in Austintown Schools will be tighter this year, say Superintendent Doug Heuer
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn3925 .609— Scrappers3329 .5325 State College3033.47681⁄2
AT A GLANCE U.S. Open
Surface: Hard courts. Site: The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. Today’s
FOOTBALL SATURDAY’S SCORES AREA
FOOTBALL SATURDAY’S SCORES AREA Ursuline 59, Cle. E. Tech 0 Cle. St. Ignatius 37, Boardman 7
Vick will enter his guilty plea today
U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson is known for handing down long sentences. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) —
All killing aside, creator of Dexter lives a charade
Dexter dispatches killers who escape justice and seem to get away with murder. CAPE CORAL, Fla.
Cuba leads Mooney to 4-0 win in opener
STRUTHERS — Ashly Cuba scored three goals and added an assist as the Cardinal Mooney High girls
“A year ago, our insurer told us we could drop our flood insurance. So we did.”
“A year ago, our insurer told us we could drop our flood insurance. So we did.” Gail Leatherman
Ellwood City rescinds law banning firearms
The ban violated state law, the NRA said. ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. (AP) — Under pressure from the
Voucher program will see changes
The state says 7,600 vouchers have been issued across Ohio for this fall. YOUNGSTOWN — There
Powerball ticket worth $314.3M sold on border
In addition to the big winner, a second ticket matching five of the six numbers was also sold in
Cleveland awaits poverty rankings
Close to the city’s urban blight is a very wealthy village. CLEVELAND (AP) — Almost hidden within
VOLLEYBALL
VOLLEYBALL SHEPHERD RAM RUMBLE Slippery Rock d. Shepherd 30-15, 30-22, 30-16. Slippery Rock
College student tries for hugging record
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Kneeling for children and stretching to embrace taller people, a college student
Stricker ends skid with 4-birdie blitz
Steve Stricker won The Barclays by two shots for his first win in 61⁄2 years HARRISON, N.Y. (AP)
AMERICAN CONFERENCE
AMERICAN CONFERENCE EastWLTPctPFPA Miami210.6675758 N.Y. Jets210.6677165 Buffalo120.3334051
Vast majority of Muslims are not radical Islamists
Vast majority of Muslims are not radical Islamists EDITOR: I would like to respond to the Aug.
Giving kids a new outlook
The YMCA will provide more than just recreational activities to city schoolchildren. WARREN —
The free four-hour celebration featured Christian music.
The free four-hour celebration featured Christian music. STRUTHERS — Julie Palumbo took
The state reports that 26 private schools in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties have signed
The state reports that 26 private schools in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties have signed
SENIOR CENTERS
SENIOR CENTERS More information Tony Cario, staff director for the senior citizens advisory
Cincinnati sees rise in chlamydia
CINCINNATI (AP) — Infection rates for chlamydia in the Cincinnati area are increasing dramatically,
Lidge tames Bucs in ninth, saves 5-4 win
Ty Wigginton’s two-run homer in the eighth provided the winning margin. HOUSTON (AP) — Brad Lidge
NATION
NATION More trucks to haul wheat DENVER — Gov. Bill Ritter has issued a disaster emergency order
U.S. OPEN SHOW COURT SCHEDULE
U.S. OPEN SHOW COURT SCHEDULE Today At The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center New
SATURDAY’S GAMES
SATURDAY’S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston 14, Chicago White Sox 2 N.Y. Yankees 7, Detroit 2
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Lisa Pizzuto and David Shaffer, Austintown, boy, Aug. 25.
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Paul J. Antonchak Jr., 30, of 2731 Niles-Vienna Road, Niles,
Earnhardt ends fifth; trails Chase
Carl Edwards won Saturday’s race to leave Dale Earnhardt way behind. BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — After
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday North Side Eagle Eye block watch, 6:30 p.m., New Grace Missionary Baptist Church,
Warner considering legislation for pullouts
WASHINGTON (AP) — GOP Sen. John Warner, who wants U.S. troops to start coming home from Iraq by
Virtual call centers provide option to work at home
The job offers flexibility but isn’t for everyone. Kandi Genis, of Sewickley, Pa., is rearing a
AMERICAN LEAGUE INDIANS 5, ROYALS 3
AMERICAN LEAGUE INDIANS 5, ROYALS 3 11 innings CLEVELANDKANSAS CITY abrhbiabrhbi Szmore
Con men create crisis
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The recent market meltdown had much less to do with bad subprime loans than
Uranium suit can move on, judge says
Plaintiffs are seeing $600 million in damages. PIKETON, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge has ruled
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr Boston8051.611—7-3W-440-2340-2812-6
Financial squeeze could hurt Trumbull animals
If the financial situation doesn’t improve, the organization may have to scale back operations.
Camilla won’t attend service for late princess
LONDON (AP) — Prince Charles’ wife announced Sunday that she will not attend a service marking the
Franklin gets high-tech face-lift on $100 bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — After six decades in which the venerable greenback never changed its look, the
Iraq in urgent need of electrical surge
WASHINGTON — It was supposed to be a happy-talk news briefing by an Army general about progress in
Sarkozy’s reforms bad news for France
PARIS — French libraries are said to file their nation’s constitutions — there have been more than a
NFL ROUNDUP \ Late Saturday
Bears 31, 49ers 28 CHICAGO — Rex Grossman played the first half and passed for 211 yards and two
Police: Campbell baby shot in random gun violence
The baby and his mother have lived in the apartment for about two months, a neighbor said.
Iraqi leader denounces critics in U.S.
The religious sects refuse to work together in governing the nation. BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s
Eclipse of the moon to occur Tuesday
East Coast viewers will have only about a half-hour to see the lunar eclipse before the sun begins
The U.S. Secret Service has teamed with the U.S. Department of Education to release a guide on
The U.S. Secret Service has teamed with the U.S. Department of Education to release a guide on
Democrats and Republicans have to fix primary system
As a candidate’s ability to travel from coast to coast becomes shorter and as mass media provide
2 soldiers with Ohio links killed
ROSSFORD, Ohio (AP) — Two Army soldiers with Ohio ties were killed during non-combat convoy
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SUNDAY 2nd—Gypsy Trader (Spieth)5.803.202.60 Gone Gray (Skerrett)3.802.40
PGA-THE BARCLAYS
PGA-THE BARCLAYS Sunday At Westchester Country Club Harrison, N.Y. Purse: $7 million
Small cars make big gains
Fuel economy standards by the government require that automakers offer small cars. DETROIT (AP) —
Would-be robber decides to take off
Would-be robber decides to take off YOUNGSTOWN — A Cameron Avenue woman closed her door on a
MLB ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 5, Yankees 4 DETROIT — Curtis Granderson led off the first inning with an
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