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Salem man faces extradition in murder case
SALEM — A Salem man faces extradition to Florida to face accusation that he was the triggerman in a
Fair's first day is a scorcher
CANFIELD — Temperatures hit 91 degrees Wednesday for the Canfield Fair’s first day of blue ribbons,
FedEx expansion effort gets boost from Jackson Township
NORTH JACKSON — The desire of a major distribution company to expand its operations received a
Ohio AG goes after skill games in St. Clair Township
LISBON — A business in St. Clair Township is one of the first the state wants to close for allegedly
Nine life terms plus 75 years for rapist
YOUNGSTOWN — A Campbell man convicted of 16 counts of rape and nine counts of gross sexual
City leaders question Census Bureau stats
City leaders question Census Bureau stats YOUNGSTOWN — The U.S. Census Bureau’s placement of
State patrol suggests Canfield Fair traffic flow
State patrol suggests Canfield Fair traffic flow CANFIELD — Here is how the Ohio State Highway
Event for kids is in memory of slain family
GIRARD — Cindy Michael only had the opportunity to buy her grandson one book bag before his life was
Canfield bus mechanic accused of thefts resigns
Canfield bus mechanic accused of thefts resigns CANFIELD — The school board accepted the
Former PTA treasurer gets no jail time in theft of funds
AUSTINTOWN — The former treasurer of an elementary school PTA who pleaded guilty to a reduced theft
Springsteen to play Cleveland, Pittsburgh
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will play Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena on Nov. 4 and
McDonough Museum will open season
YOUNGSTOWN — The McDonough Museum of Art will open its season with Forte, the biennial faculty
Glass Harp carries on tradition
For a band that is supposedly no longer together, Youngstown’s cherished Glass Harp sure plays out a
Auditions: Where to seek roles
ACTORS “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane
Popular TSO to start tour at Chevy
YOUNGSTOWN — Trans-Siberian Orchestra, one of the biggest arena attractions in rock music, will
Kids program will put focus on labor history
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Historical Center, 151 W. Wood St., will hold children’s events on Labor
Local band reunites for show
YOUNGSTOWN — Joe Berquist remembers the Youngstown music scene in the late ’80s as being better than
Polka cruise includes Del Sinchak and more
YOUNGSTOWN — Larry and Diana Walk of WSOM and WKTX radio will emcee a Labor Day Polka Cruise aboard
Local songwriters hit big time
YOUNGSTOWN — When you call Darla Rae Perlozzi-Patterson’s home in Nashville, Tenn., and the
Groups discuss combining efforts on race track proposal
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Two western Pennsylvania groups vying for the state’s final harness racing
Warren murder suspect has hearing in Pa. Friday
Warren murder suspect has hearing in Pa. Friday WARREN — City detectives will find out Friday if
Public's help sought in solving hit-skip crash
Public’s help sought in solving hit-skip crash BROOKFIELD — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is still
New Castle explosion injures one
New Castle explosion injures one NEW CASTLE, Pa. — An explosion just before 10 a.m. today at a
Judge Swift heads Supreme Court committee
Judge Swift heads Supreme Court committee WARREN — Judge Thomas A Swift of Trumbull County Probate
Summit Academy in Warren has fund-raising effort Friday
Summit Academy in Warren has fund-raising effort Friday NILES — Summit Academy Warren Campus will
Deadline looms for Beaver Creek photo contest
EAST LIVERPOOL — There is still time to enter the photography contest being sponsored by the Beaver
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Groups off takeout, sit-down events
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Groups off takeout, sit-down events THURSDAY • American Legion Post
Literary society books author
Literary society books author YOUNGSTOWN — Award-winning Cleveland author Les Roberts will be the
Benefit sale set in Kinsman alley
Benefit sale set in Kinsman alley KINSMAN — A “Rummage in the Alley” event has been scheduled from
Faxon, Quigley might be list watchers
No one knows what to expect out of the seven tournaments that make up the Fall Series. HARRISON,
Talks continue on airing OSU-YSU game
WYTV-Channel 33 says it won’t be showing any OSU games this year. Bars and restaurants
The Dow suffers its biggest drop in nearly three weeks
There’s generally a downbeat mood on Wall Street. NEW YORK (AP) — Volatility returned to Wall
Doubledays pull off win after Scrappers’ mistake
Auburn’s lead over Mahoning Valley grew to five games. AUBURN, N.Y. — Auburn’s Victor Santana
Seven local bands to compete
Tonight’s Battle of the Bands will be the Canfield Fair’s first. CANFIELD — This isn’t your
Senator handling scandal differently
There’s no clear strategy to surviving a scandal. WASHINGTON (AP) — Idaho Sen. Larry Craig isn’t
Howland and Quakers win MAC openers
Salem’s season-opening match was a victory over Canfield. STRUTHERS — Taylor Summerfield made five
ON THE FAIRWAYS \ This week’s golf events
PGA TOUR Deutsche Bank Championship Norton, Mass. Schedule: Friday-Monday. Course: TPC Boston
NFL ROUNDUP | News and notes
Steelers: Defensive end Brett Keisel is appealing a $12,500 fine for a low hit on Washington
U.S. troops open fire on war
Soldiers aren’t allowed to use ‘contemptuous words’ about the president or senior officials. A
Bush fails in bid to tie Iraq to Vietnam
We all know the famous phrase of historian George Santayana, who warned: “Those who forget history
As the fair opens today, there’s something for everyone
The same family has been providing the Canfield Fair with rides for the past 20 years.
Task force targets remedies for foreclosures
Ohio was third in the nation for foreclosure rates the first six months of this year. COLUMBUS
Okobi’s wrath likely if Mahan starts at center
The former Buccaneer lineman is in line to replace the retired Jeff Hartings. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Debris shows what floods took
It was the city’s worst flood since 1913. FINDLAY, Ohio (AP) — A pink bicycle with training
Opponent for Maria not much of a match
Against Andy Roddick, 30-year-old Justin Gimelstob played his last match as a pro. NEW YORK (AP) —
Bush can learn a lot from Ike
It might be possible to forgive a president for failing to understand the present or to foresee the
NTSB primarily faults pilots in Comair crash
The report made recommendations that went beyond the pilots, however. LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) —
Setback for Bentley, Browns
Setback for Bentley, Browns LeCharles Bentley was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list
Friends of Zahn’s say sexless marriage led to her having affair
Neither Paula Zahn nor her estranged husband has filed for divorce. NEW YORK — Anchorwoman
Police log shows Wilson tried to commit suicide
The comedic actor has several films in the works. SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Police were called
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn4026 .606— Scrappers3430 .5315 State College3233.49271⁄2
Average SAT scores hit eight-year low
Combined math and reading SAT scores for the high school class of 2007 were the lowest in eight
Prosecutors seek removal of threatening postings
The postings urge readers to kill a former abortion provider. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Federal
FORECLOSURE PREVENTION Recommendations
Key recommendations in a draft report by the Ohio Foreclosure Prevention Task Force: Encourage
Life in Britain unbearable for true Brits
“There'll Always Be an England” Popular World War II song. BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND —
MONDAY’S GAMES
MONDAY’S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Chicago White Sox 5, Tampa Bay 4 Detroit 16, N.Y. Yankees 0
Tressel understands YSU’s side of the story
By PETE MOLLICA YOUNGSTOWN — Jim Tressel knows Saturday’s game against Youngstown State will be
Rob Fox scores two goals for Mooney in 4-0 victory
STRUTHERS — Rob Fox scored two goals Tuesday as the Mooney high boys soccer team defeated Fitch,
Sanchez lead Pirates’ sweep of Reds
The Bucs have 17 wins in August. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Freddy Sanchez drove in five runs in the
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING GABRHAvg. MOrdonez Det12848899173.355 ISuzuki Sea12853994190.353
Church lady’s dare gets her deported
The face-off between Elvira Arellano and U.S. immigration officials has ended. The lady in the
Columbus cop reassigned because of YouTube videos
The videos disparage Jews, blacks, Cubans and illegal immigrants. COLUMBUS (AP) — The city police
Father-in-law: Boycott could force Winehouse to get addiction help
LONDON (AP) — Amy Winehouse’s father-in law says fans should stop buying her records to force the
Indians barely hang on to edge Twins
Cleveland’s lead over Detroit has grown to 31⁄2 games. CLEVELAND (AP) — Watching Joe Borowski work
Boeckman gets nod at quarterback for OSU
The fourth-year junior has thrown only 10 passes since arriving in 2004. COLUMBUS (AP) — To the
DNA evidence frees man jailed in child rape case
DNA evidence frees man jailed in child rape case GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A man who remained in prison
Higher-income households lose health coverage
Households with incomes of $75,000 or more are the fastest-growing group without insurance.
Couch admits HGH use, denies steroids claim
The former Cleveland Browns quarterback has been released by the Jaguars. Former No. 1 NFL draft
Trapped miners ate coal, drank their urine
BEIJING (AP) — The Meng brothers felt pretty good about their chances of making it out of the
An opener of major proportions The Heacock brothers — Jon and Jim — will be coaching on opposite sides, again.
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State coach Jon Heacock doesn’t expect to sense the emotion of playing Ohio
To many, Irish have much to prove
Notre Dame enters a game unranked under Charlie Weis for the first time in two years. SOUTH BEND,
More than 100 Taliban killed by coalition forces
Militants agreed to release 19 South Korean hostages. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — U.S.-led and
TRIAL | Summary
Key points in the trial of a former Cleveland Catholic Diocese accountant: Who? Anton Zgoznik, 40,
New Orleans neighborhood residents focus on rebuilding
NEW ORLEANS — The middle-class homeowners who gathered here on a recent weeknight call themselves
IRAQ Developments
The latest developments in Iraq: President Bush said Tuesday that “there are unmistakable signs”
Rush drummer Peart maintains legendary status
The Internet is teeming with tribute sites to the 54-year-old Canadian. He’s known as the
5 candidates to replace Gonzales emerge
WASHINGTON (AP) — Moving quickly to replace Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, White House officials
‘Outsourcing’ won’t solve our woes
WASHINGTON — Just when I think that this wonderful nation is beginning to shed some of the
Former congressional page won’t file lawsuit against Foley
WASHINGTON — A former congressional page who received sexually explicit online messages from former
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PRESEASON AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPA Miami210.6675758
NORTHERN OHIO PGA
NORTHERN OHIO PGA PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Lakewood Country Club August 27-28, 2007 Par 71
Court lets stand ruling on gambling machines
The ruling is a setback for the Ohio attorney general. COLUMBUS (AP) — A state appeals court
Study: Statins tied to fewer signs of dementia
The cholesterol-reducing drugs are being studied for their unintended benefits. A popular
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr Boston8052.606—z-7-3L-140-2340-2912-6
Bentley still on hold; Baxter rips coverage
The Browns center is on the physically unable to perform list. BEREA (AP) — Browns center
MLB ROUNDUP \ Tuesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 5, Red Sox 3 NEW YORK — Johnny Damon hit a tiebreaking homer against his
Israelis and Palestinians tackle issues
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli and Palestinian leaders tackled the core issues Tuesday that have
University officials to explain hotel plan
University of Akron officials will try to explain again the appraisal of the property. COLUMBUS
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Know Your Neighbor Block Watch meeting, 6 p.m., Jewish Community Center, 505
Craig denies being gay, says he did nothing wrong
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Sen. Larry Craig says he’s innocent despite pleading guilty and sorry for any
Book on male penguins tops ‘challenged’ list
‘And Tango Makes Three’ is based on the true story of two male penguins raising a baby penguin.
New wildfires flare up in Greece
A magnitude-5 earthquake also struck the area Tuesday. ATHENS, Greece (AP) — More wildfires broke
Three come together to save toddler’s life
NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio (AP) — A firefighter, a respiratory technician and a man who found a missing 2
Suspects in Canton death waive speedy-trial rights
The judge did not set a new trial date for Bobby Cutts Jr. CANTON (AP) — A police officer accused
Cincinnati superintendent plans to retire
CINCINNATI (AP) — The school year now under way in Cincinnati will be the last for city schools
OHIO POVERTY At a glance
Estimated percentage of people living under the poverty level in Ohio and its major cities over the
Group home certified as ‘green’ building
Environmentally sound practices were used in building the facility. PULASKI, Pa. — A group
Immigration raid nets arrests
A plant official says the government won’t work with him. FAIRFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Some 160 people
TUESDAY’S RESULTS
TUESDAY’S RESULTS CROSS COUNTRY SUBURBAN LEAGUE At Austintown Township Park BOYS Team
‘Balls of Fury’ follows tradition of ‘Reno 911!’
The comedy about pingpong is a spoof of kung fu movies. “Welcome to the underbelly of
“Going Back to New Orleans” (8 p.m., MyTV): On the two-year anniversary of Hurricane
“Going Back to New Orleans” (8 p.m., MyTV): On the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, this
Florak resigns as YSU coach
He’ll coach the baseball program until October. YOUNGSTOWN — Mike Florak, who guided the
Police shoot and kill motorist in chase
BLUE ASH, Ohio (AP) — A motorist who led police on a chase at speeds of up to 100 mph was shot and
Cleveland drops to 4th as poorest city
Among city residents, 27 percent were below the poverty level last year. CLEVELAND (AP) —
Poorest midsize U.S. city?
Youngstown’s position worsened this year, the Census Bureau said. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown has
Priest testifies about loan in fraud trial
The Cleveland diocese’s ex-accountant is accused of mail fraud. CLEVELAND (AP) — The former top
NORTHERN OHIO Flood damage
A tally of some of the damage caused by the flood that hit northern Ohio last week: Federal and
Youngstown State head football coach Jon Heacock doesn’t expect it to happen until he walks
Youngstown State head football coach Jon Heacock doesn’t expect it to happen until he walks out on
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st—American Influ (Parker)2.402.202.20 Romantic Cat
Vacant apartment fire
Vacant apartment fire YOUNGSTOWN — A tire was ignited inside a vacant basement apartment at 2561
Poland village misses out on repaving
The portion of the road through the village sees heavy truck traffic, officials say. POLAND —
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman: POLAND Aug. 22 Criminal
“In hindsight, I should not have pled guilty. I was trying to handle this matter myself
“In hindsight, I should not have pled guilty. I was trying to handle this matter myself quickly and
Real estate auctions grow in down market
Revenue from housing auctions is growing during real estate slump. About 60 people huddle on
Youngstown board OKs pact
The superintendent said she expects to make a statement with the union about a new contract.
Extrusion company hopes to revive plant
New owners intend to regain lost customers. WARREN — A new company taking over Alcoa’s Excel
MORE INSIDE
MORE INSIDE This isn’t your average high school gymnasium battle of the bands. The seven local
Andover library to host juried art exhibit
ANDOVER — The annual art show sponsored by Andover Public Library, the Friends of the Library and
Students: Matchup is good for YSU
Student reactions are mixed, but most want to show Penguin pride. YOUNGSTOWN — With
MICHELLE CHOVAN ROBERT WYANT
MICHELLE CHOVAN ROBERT WYANT XHUBBARD — Michelle Renee Chovan and Robert Joseph Wyant, both of
Aqua speaks to Lake Milton water bill snafus
No water will be shut off, and no late fees imposed during the billing transition. LAKE MILTON
AT THE BOTTOM
AT THE BOTTOM Income rankings The U.S. Census Bureau released a report that lists Youngstown at
AMY COLAPRETE JOSEPH DESANTIS
AMY COLAPRETE JOSEPH DESANTIS XYOUNGSTOWN — The wedding of Amy Colaprete and Joseph DeSantis, both
Self-storage facility planned on South Ave.
One of the owners has been looking to open a storage facility for decades. BOARDMAN — A self-
SOUNDING OFF Battle of the Bands
A competitive rock concert to be held at the North Stage of the Canfield Fair tonight. Performers
2 Winner Steel workers charged
SHARON, Pa. — Police have charged two employees of Winner Steel with the theft of numerous metals
Only 5 file petitions to be on 11-member panel
Write-in candidates must get 200 votes each to be elected. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — There appears to
Hubbard schools sued over ineligibility ruling
The former student says damage was done to his reputation. HUBBARD — A city couple is suing
Three hurt, one critically, in South Side shooting
A detective said drugs were found on a victim at the hospital. YOUNGSTOWN — An AK-47 rifle was
Looking for new kennel site
The good dogs stay longest at the kennel, the dog warden says. HOWLAND — Trumbull County’s
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Chad W. Mayberry, 26, of 7505 Oregon Trail #5, Boardman, and
Delphi lawsuit nearly settled
The lawsuit contends that Delphi executives inflated financial results. DETROIT (AP) — Attorneys
New Castle applies for state loan
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The city is applying for a $750,000 emergency loan through the state Department of
‘BALLS OF FURY’
‘BALLS OF FURY’ Grade: C+ Director: Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant Rating: PG-13
Scouts will re-create first camp from 1907
CANFIELD — Members of the Whispering Pines District of the Greater Western Reserve Council of the
jJolie meets troops, refugees in Iraq
jJolie meets troops, refugees in Iraq GENEVA — Angelina Jolie visited Iraq on Tuesday to meet with
INSIDE
INSIDE On A3 Cleveland was ranked as the nation’s fourth-poorest big city Tuesday after spending
Duquesne’s Tamburitzans coming to Boardman theater
BOARDMAN — The Youngstown Council St. Vincent de Paul Society will present the Duquesne University
Bush couldn’t admit that Gonzales failed at Justice
President Bush could have acknowledged the service of Alberto Gonzales as attorney general without
Sale of building nears closing
Work on the building should begin next month. YOUNGSTOWN — The sale of a long-vacant downtown
LINDSAY ROUZZO JEREMY PUSKAS
LINDSAY ROUZZO JEREMY PUSKAS XAUSTINTOWN — St. Joseph Church was the setting at 2 p.m. July 7 as
U.S.: SUVs progress in anti-rollover technology
WASHINGTON (AP) — Many new sport-utility vehicles, equipped with anti-rollover technology, are less
MINETTE COSTUMBRADO ROBERT ANTONUCCI
MINETTE COSTUMBRADO ROBERT ANTONUCCI XLOS ANGELES — The Rev. Earl Walker solemnized the marriage
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