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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

‘Makeover’ home in Canfield goes up in 38 days

‘Makeover’ home in Canfield goes up in 38 days CANFIELD — Rebecka Bailing could only look in


Lakeview schools taking drastic steps

Lakeview schools taking drastic steps CORTLAND — A fiscal crisis at Lakeview schools is forcing


Hunter hit by stray bullet near Lisbon

Hunter hit by stray bullet near Lisbon LISBON — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is


Two wanted for Liberty armored car heist arrested in W.Va.

Two wanted for Liberty heist arrested in W.Va. The Cleveland Division of the FBI today announced


Boardman cops raid home, arrest two on drug and gun charges

Boardman cops raid home, arrest two on drug and gun charges BOARDMAN — Two Boardman men face gun


MOONEY LIVE | Cardinals suffer tough 28-27 loss

Coldwater rallied from deficits of 14-0 (at halftime) and 21-7 (in the third quarter) with three


MOONEY LIVE | Coldwater leads 28-21

Did anyone outside of Coldwater, Ohio, see this coming? The Cavaliers have rallied from a 21-7


MOONEY LIVE | Mooney, Coldwater tied at 21

Coldwater tied the state final 21-21 with 4:58 left on a 1-yard touchdown by Tony Harlamert.


MOONEY LIVE | Mooney leads 21-14

Coldwater’s back in it. An 80-yard wide receiver pass from Keith Wenning to Ryan Geier went for


MOONEY LIVE | Mooney leads 21-7

After giving up a touchdown to Coldwater, Mooney answered quickly with an 8-yard touchdown by speedy


MOONEY LIVE | Mooney leads 14-7

Coldwater quarterback Cory Klenke scored from 16 yards out on a draw play with 6:18 left, making it


MOONEY LIVE | Mooney leads 14-0 at halftime

Outside of a dropped interception by Mooney’s Michael Zordich (he would have scored if he’d caught


MOONEY LIVE | Second quarter

On the fourth play of the second quarter, Coldwater had a third-and-10 at the 50 when Mooney


MOONEY LIVE | Mooney leads 14-0

Michael Zordich’s 1-yard TD run made it 7-0 Mooney with seven minutes left. Coldwater is a


MOONEY LIVE | Mooney 7-0

Coldwater gets the ball first, gains two yards on three plays and punts. Mooney takes over at the


MOONEY LIVE | Pregame -- McCarthy dresses

We’re about 45 minutes away from kickoff at the Division IV state championship game at Paul Brown


Austintown teachers plan ‘work-to-rule’ days

Heuer says he doesn’t believe the union’s action will cause major problems. AUSTINTOWN — The


Raptors topple Cavs without James again

LeBron sat out the 91-82 loss with a sprained index finger. TORONTO (AP) — With LeBron James and


MOVIE REVIEWS | In local theaters

“30 DAYS OF NIGHT” (C): Vampires should have thought of this before: If you can’t come out during


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA


LOCAL

LOCAL Game reset KINSMAN — The Mineral Ridge at Badger boys basketball game that was postponed


Betting on a Canadian import

The show was canceled in Canada although it was No. 1 in its time slot. The guys who gave you


Niles holds off late Liberty run for 52-50 win

Ryan Frantz paced the Red Dragons with 19 points. LIBERTY — Ryan Frantz tossed in 19 points and


Second suspect in home burglary arrested

BOARDMAN — Police arrested the second suspect in a Wednesday morning burglary of a Southern


Support group can help special-needs kids’ parents

Parents of special-needs children have to deal with doctors, diets, schedules and endless


Daredevil Evel Knievel dies of natural causes

His health had been failing for years. CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Evel Knievel is dead. That


Missouri, WVU need wins to meet for title

The Tigers face Oklahoma and the Mountaineers take on Pitt tonight. SAN ANTONIO (AP) — What a wild


Antonini tabling Dem top post

The original plan collapsed. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Democratic Chairwoman Lisa Antonini


Workers at WYTV get layoff notices

Gina Marinelli and Vince Bevacqua were among those let go. YOUNGSTOWN — The local TV market


Vatican defrocks 2 priests accused of sexual abuse

One of the priests served six months in a Michigan jail in the 1970s. CLEVELAND (AP) — The Vatican


3, including Q owner, apply to operate Chevy

A new management firm is expected to be hired by March 30. YOUNGSTOWN — The city received


Farmhand charged with sex crimes

YOUNGSTOWN — A 37-year-old city man went on trial this week on charges that he had consensual sex


Guido’s 2 points are big

Drew Guido tied the score, then Nathan Cope sealed Howland’s second win. HOWLAND — Drew Guido


About 100 ballots overlooked by board

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Hamilton County Board of Elections expects to finish rescanning ballots today


RELIGION

RELIGION Austintown church marks its 75th kOUTREACH, IN community ministries and international


Witness defends law on touching at adult clubs

Owners say the law is hurting business. CLEVELAND (AP) — Ohio’s new law banning dancers at adult


Thunder announces schedule

Thunder announces schedule The Mahoning Valley Thunder will open the 2008 season at the Chevrolet


Musharraf must ensure fair elections in Pakistan

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has hung up his military uniform, announced a timetable for


INDICTMENTS | Mahoning County

A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted the following people: Maurice Scott, 32, Ferdinand


Mayor: Keep power on for kids

The father of one of the children was the only survivor. TOLEDO (AP) — The deaths of three


Don Imus back on the air

Don Imus back on the air NEW YORK — The I-man cometh — back. But will the shock be gone from the


Pregame festivities: Ursuline senior Katie Olenick sang the national anthem prior to Friday’s

Pregame festivities: Ursuline senior Katie Olenick sang the national anthem prior to Friday’s game.


Israeli airstrike kills 4 militants in Gaza

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike killed four Palestinian militants early today in


Fishing, hunting add a lot to the economy

Success in any business requires an understanding of the demographics of the clientele. Who buys the


THURSDAY’S LATE NFL SUMMARY

THURSDAY’S LATE NFL SUMMARY COWBOYS 37, PACKERS 27 Green Bay10773—27 Dallas1314010—37 First


Black culture, history in the news

The next three months will provide several opportunities for black people to get acquainted — or


Islamic protesters call for teacher’s execution

She was taken to a secret location for her safety. KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Clad in the green of


OSU names laboratory after Youngstown native

Michael Chaszeyka contributed $250,000 to the new facility. YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio State University


AMERICAN CONFERENCE

AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv y-New


Christmas event at school

Christmas event at school NEWTON FALLS — “Home 44444, the Holidays” will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.


Company being sued is likely to mail voter forms

The company has been sued by motorists in Ohio and five other states. COLUMBUS (AP) — A company


11 people cited for seat-belt violations

SHARON, Pa. — A seat-belt-safety check patrol netted citations for 11 people who were not wearing


LOTTERIES

LOTTERIES MULTISTATE Mega Millions, 5-6-12-26-51 Mega Ball, 7 Mega Millions jackpot Friday


Sharon holds line on ’08 taxes

SHARON, Pa. — Changes made throughout this year have led to no tax increase in Mayor Bob Lucas’


WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY, WAYNESBURG, PA.

WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY, WAYNESBURG, PA. DeJan Toney, a sophomore forensic science major form


SMARTS’ open house will celebrate season

SMARTS’ open house will celebrate season YOUNGSTOWN — SMARTS (Students Motivated by the Arts) will


NOTEBOOK \ Ursuline vs. Marion Local

Neutralized: Marion Local’s backs helped neutralize Ursuline’s sophomore defensive end Jamel Turner.


Foe gets biggest big play

Maria Stein Marion Local stopped Ursuline 20-14 in the Division V championship game. MASSILLON


INDICTMENTS Columbiana County

A Columbiana County grand jury recently indicted these people: Patrick P. Siedner, 23, of Martin


Buck is worth wet day

This is the first deer the veteran hunter will have mounted. MILWAUKEE — After a slow, rainy


Celtics 95, Heat 85

Celtics 95, Heat 85 MIAMI — Paul Pierce scored 18 of his 27 points in the first quarter, Kevin


Congress, president are at an impasse

Opinion: Heading into the final month of the 2007 congressional session, political gamesmanship between


Anderson claims Division II crown

Daniel Rod led the way in a 31-25 win over Louisville. MASSILLON (AP) — Daniel Rod passed for two


The game was over, the trophy presentation done, the interviews finished, but Ursuline High football

The game was over, the trophy presentation done, the interviews finished, but Ursuline High football


AF2 \ Thunder schedule

March 29 — vs. Albany, 7:05 p.m. April 5 — vs. Manchester, 7:05 p.m. April 11 — at Wilkes-


BOYS BASKETBALL FRIDAY’S SCORES AREA

BOYS BASKETBALL FRIDAY’S SCORES AREA Campbell 51, Newton Falls 50 Champion 61, Warren JFK 34


Parents sue Girard School District

WARREN — The parents of a special-needs pupil have filed a lawsuit against the Girard School


NOTEBOOK \ College football

Penn State headed to Alamo: Penn State is going back to the Alamo Bowl. The Nittany Lions (8-4)


Man takes hostages at Clinton campaign office

Man takes hostages at Clinton campaign office ROCHESTER, N.H. — A distraught man wearing what


Y-town teen indicted in witness murder case

A Portage County man is accused of raping an 11-year-old girl in Mahoning County. YOUNGSTOWN — A


THE NUMBERS Marion Local 20, Ursuline 14

Ursuline0707—14 Marion Local01406—20 Second Quarter URSULINE—Peterman 76 pass from McQueen


SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS | Guest lineup

Here’s the guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Former Gov. Mike


Big Walnut wins Division III title

The Golden Eagles won their first state title over Licking Valley, 17-10. CANTON (AP) — Joe Reed


Mistakes spoil Irish state bid

Ursuline played well, but Maria Stein Marion Local got two TDs off turnovers. MASSILLON —


Thunder’s 2008 season opens on March 29

BOARDMAN — The Mahoning Valley Thunder will open their second season in af2 March 29 against the


Here’s how to please anglers on your list

Ho, ho … oh, my goodness, look at the calendar! It seems as though the 2007 fishing season was


Miami police arrest 4 in Taylor shooting

Charges haven’t been determined, according to a spokesperson. MIAMI (AP) — The Miami-Dade Police


EU-Iranian talks break up without compromise

LONDON (AP) — An 18-month attempt to persuade Iran to halt uranium enrichment collapsed Friday after


Three held in Taylor shooting in Miami

The Miami-Dade County police aren’t releasing any more information. MIAMI (AP) — The father of


Mass immigration is not good for U.S.

Opinion: No public debate about the impact of immigration on American life is fair or complete without


NEOUCOM board adds trustee

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University board of trustees appointed Dr. Dianne Bitonte Miladore of


Woman wins tax suit against Kmart

MONROEVILLE, Pa. (AP) — It wasn’t quite a Boston Tea Party, but Mary Bach claimed victory for all


Grove City honors 2 leaders with awards

The award is designed to foster relations between the campus and town. GROVE CITY, Pa. — Two


COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY New complaints The Bank of New York Trust Co. et al v. Matthew Zurbrugg


Two deer hunters stabbed during dispute

BERLIN HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say two deer hunters in northern Ohio are being treated for


NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB Boston122.857—


LOCAL TOPICS Sunday TV programs

“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21; also 7 p.m. Wednesday on Time Warner Cable channel 15


Can’t stand people? Have a ‘DVD’ over

Opinion: You could tell that the holiday season had arrived when you started seeing stories about how


Pelini reportedly will get Nebraska’s coaching job

The Mooney graduate is denying a report that he will be introduced Monday. LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) —


Police connect victim, suspect

The defendant did not present any witnesses. YOUNGS-TOWN — Since at least February,


Terrapins roll easy against Buckeyes

No. 3 Maryland rolled 77-53 for its 10th straight victory. COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Crystal Langhorne


Patrol: Underage drivers caught speeding

Officials warn parents to keep the keys where kids can’t find them. COLUMBUS (AP) — More and more


Agencies struggle to help addicts

Nearly 900,000 Ohioans aren’t receiving needed help for substance abuse. YOUNGSTOWN — Heroin


Crosby leads Pens

He paced Pittsburgh to a 4-1 victory over Dallas. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby and the


Taking a course at MIT — for free

Internet access can break down the knowledge barrier. You may not have the grades, the money or


“The Radio City Christmas Spectacular” (8 p.m., NBC): More holiday cheer comes our way

“The Radio City Christmas Spectacular” (8 p.m., NBC): More holiday cheer comes our way with “The


LPGA TOUR QUALIFYING SCHOOL

LPGA TOUR QUALIFYING SCHOOL Friday At LPGA International Golf and Country Club Daytona Beach,


ACLU protests use of camera in restroom

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Metroparks officials say a surveillance camera has been removed


Births for 2007-12-01

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