News for December 13, 2007

Mom says coach at Hayes assaulted her

YOUNGSTOWN — The mother of a Hayes Middle School basketball player has accused the girl’s coach of

Family links with son in Iraq

BOARDMAN — Linda and Ron Simon of Columbiana woke up Thursday thinking about seeing their 23-year-

Steroid use can create havoc in teen brains

Perhaps 10 percent of high school athletes are using steroids to become bigger, stronger and faster.

Austintown teachers asked again to OK proposal

AUSTINTOWN —Teachers’ refusal of extra duties is hurting the school district’s routine, so the

East Side is Youngstown’s deadliest

YOUNGSTOWN — This year, the East Side, with 16 homicides, is the deadliest section of the city.

Homeowner shoots and kills intruder

CAMPBELL — Nicholas Galanses told police he went to the garage door after the front door bell rang

I-80 toll application returned for lack of details

An application to place toll booths on Interstate 80 has been sent back to the Pennsylvania Turnpike

Youngstown schools trim $2.1 million

YOUNGSTOWN — The city school district has trimmed nearly $2.1 million during this school year,

Indictments in cruiser crash, North Side murder

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County grand jury has indicted a Girard woman on an aggravated vehicular

Burglary victim offers reward for information

BOARDMAN— A Boardman homeowner is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the

Police identify man found shot dead in the street

YOUNGSTOWN — The man found shot to death on Bruce Street has been identified as Leonardo Bermudez,

Driver of car in crash identified

YOUNGSTOWN — A car driven eastbound on Poland Avenue Thursday morning went left of center and struck

Trumbull bird count will be done Sunday

WARREN — Trumbull County’s “Christmas” bird count, which has been held since 1976, will be Sunday.

Robber grabs cash from drawer

YOUNGSTOWN — An undetermined amount of cash was taken from the register at the Speed Way gas

WFMJ fire ruled arson

YOUNGSTOWN — The fire that occurred at 4:12 a.m. Oct. 31 at WFMJ-TV 21 at 101 Boardman St. has been

Campbell police say resident shot intruder to death

CAMPBELL — No charges have yet been filed in the shooting death of a 19-year-old Bright Avenue man

Plastic warehouse fire finally smothered

CHAMPION — The Champion fire chief lifted a voluntary evacuation this morning after workers

Ambulance-car crash hospitalizes one

YOUNGSTOWN — A car driven east on Poland Avenue this morning went left of center and struck a

Man found lying on the street, shot dead

YOUNGSTOWN — A man in his mid-20s was found shot dead on Bruce Street, just north of Shehy Street,

League of Women Voters plans 2008 schedule

YOUNGSTOWN — The League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown announces its plans for 2008. The

Steel Valley Fitness aids effort for needy

STRUTHERS — In an effort to help Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley and the Salvation

Rescue Mission to accept donation from Juniorettes

YOUNGSTOWN — Members of the Boardman/Poland Juniorettes will visit the Rescue Mission of the

Pirogi sales announced for Friday

The following churches were not included in Wednesday’s food sales column: • St. Luke Church, 5235

Air quality improves at site of fire, blast

CHAMPION — Eliminating most of the remaining smoke and lifting the evacuation order resulting from

The Sources

The Sources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant

THE BAND: Asleep is, from left, Jeremy Hanhold, Larry Serb, Todd Kaden, Jon Dean and Dave Ardale.

Marion Jones’ medals erased from Olympic records

The IOC made it official on Wednesday and banned her from Beijing. LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) —

Tinseltown will show 8-opera series from the Metropolitan

The series is getting positive feedback from the opera community. NEW YORK — The Metropolitan

Taxpayers play Santa to mining interests

Opinion: Gifts of jewelry — particularly gold — are a perennial favorite on Santa’s list. And with the

Asleep: Here’s your wake-up call

The band has its roots in the album-rock era. YOUNGSTOWN — Asleep’s music is like a sonic

In an arena where hair counts, can Rudy shine?

Opinion: So far, we have been asking these questions: Is America ready for a woman president? Is America

Vinegar, lime juice, cinnamon help reader drop weight

Q. I’ve lost close to 30 pounds in the past six months by adding vinegar, lime juice and cinnamon to

Green Team plans to expand curbside recycling

The program is expected to start in Poland in fall 2008 and expand to the rest of the county by

Privately or publicly, Mooney’s McCarthy was player of year

We’re going to veer off the sports beat for a couple seconds to focus on three issues that are

Sudan’s humanitarian crisis worsened by U.N. inaction

One good deed by Sudan’s dictator, Omar Hassan al-Bashir, in pardoning the British school teacher,

Swim sensation Like his older brother, Conner O’Halloran is making waves in Boardman.

HE’S AN “ANCHORMAN”-quoting, “Dave Matthews Band”-listening, “Ladder 49”-loving, steak-eating honor

COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael D. Slusher, 42, of 6684 Smith St.,

GRANTS AND LOANS

GRANTS AND LOANS Recommendations The District 6 Public Works Integrating Committee met Wednesday

Years change view on the Raspberries

More than 30 years after the band broke up, members are finding they had more fans than they

Man pleads innocent to fraud charges

The defendant called his lawyer to arrange his surrender. YOUNGSTOWN — The second defendant in an

ALL-LEAGUE SELECTIONS \ SVC, MAC, Federal League, TAC

STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE GIRLS TENNIS First team Allison St. George, Mooney, junior Jaclyn

Firefighters get grants

Firefighters get grants The Youngstown and Hermitage, Pa., fire departments received federal money

Labor tries to compete in global economy

Opinion: “We haven’t been reacting quickly enough,” says Guy Ryder, who heads a newly merged global union

NFL PREVIEW Tonight’s game

DENVER at HOUSTON Game time: 8:15 p.m. TV: NFL Network Opening line: Texans by 3. Record vs.

Fed announces two auctions for banks to bid for loans

The move aims to ease a credit crunch that’s made loans harder to obtain. WASHINGTON (AP) — The

IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO Who: P.M. Dawn opening for Boyz II Men When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: The Wedge,

Surplus food

Surplus food Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown. Clothing and food available

Rising comic from Valley returns for show

One of the Ursuline grad’s goals? To be on ‘Saturday Night Live.’ Being funny for an audience

Animal cruelty among charges in drug raid

Six kids, including 2-year-old twin girls, were inside when police hit the door. YOUNGSTOWN — Six

Student growth nets YSU $1.9M Tuition frozen for 2008; room, board going up

YOUNGSTOWN — Student workers and academic programs will be the main beneficiaries of a $1,912,000

‘I Am Legend’ serves up some cheesy schlock

The film’s cinematography is fantastic, but the story fails to hold its own. So if we must

Man sues over treatment by fired Warren cop

This is the same officer who used a Taser on a Howland woman at a tavern. YOUNGSTOWN — The

j Fresh off her stint on “Dancing With the Stars” comes Marie Osmond for an 8 p.m.

j Fresh off her stint on “Dancing With the Stars” comes Marie Osmond for an 8 p.m. concert at

Covelli opens new Panera, sets sights on more stores

The Warren-based company also is expanding in Florida and other areas. CANFIELD — Sam Covelli

“Without a Trace” (9 p.m., CBS): Just who in the heck would want to harm Santa Claus?

“Without a Trace” (9 p.m., CBS): Just who in the heck would want to harm Santa Claus? That’s what

Will Smith continues his reign as box office champ

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Back in the early 1990s, just as Will Smith was making the transition from

Dando is ready for the road

So far, this new beginning is working out just fine, the singer says. Starting over is nothing

Dire need for toys in Warren

A mission staffer said he thinks layoffs are stressing local families this holiday season.

Judge rules on emissions

California’s proposed standards call for 30 percent fewer harmful emissions. SACRAMENTO, Calif.

Government study panel needs 2 more members

The commission will have its first meeting Tuesday. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The first order of

Mahoning Township taxes to remain the same

HILLSVILLE, Pa. — Township taxes will stay the same in 2008 for Mahoning Township under the new

Former judge claims creator of ‘Sopranos’ used his ideas

A jury has been selected to hear the case against David Chase. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — David Chase

Providing toys for kids

Providing toys for kids BOARDMAN — Rock for Tots, now in its second year, will again aim to make

Dutch rockers Racoon aim to repeat success in U.S.

This trip is the band’s second to the U.S. Racoon — the band, not the furry critter — might be

Liberty permanently closes post office

The office was initially closed after an audit discovered missing money. LIBERTY — Township

Spend $8.1M to improve Valley roads, sewers, bridges, panel urges

The city’s project is part of an ongoing effort to redevelop a section of downtown. YOUNGSTOWN

OHIO

OHIO GM’s Moraine plant plans about 340 layoffs MORAINE, Ohio — General Motors Corp. plans to

EMS is not closing, Beaver officials say

The EMS director said several people had asked him about the situation. NORTH LIMA — Beaver

‘I AM LEGEND’

‘I AM LEGEND’ Grade: C+ Director: Francis Lawrence Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-

State bill would continue 911 fee on cell phones

Legislation approved two years ago established the 32-cent-per-month fee. COLUMBUS — Two state

GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT The sentencing of Jonathan L. Clay for the aggravated murder of Terrance E. Brown

Plans for dog park move ahead

WARREN — Dog lovers with a desire to let their pets run free and to allow them to socialize with

ASLEEP | At a glance

All five members of the band have put aside their other pursuits to focus on their music career with

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