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Niles school bus in Route 82 crash

HOWLAND — The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Southington Post, is investigating a state Route 82 crash


Poland would tighten the leash on dogs

POLAND — Poland Municipal Forest board members want the woods to be a friendly place for those who


Teen arrested in gun shop break-in

BOARDMAN — Police have charged a 16-year-old Youngstown boy with the May 14 break-in at Miller Rod &


Trial starts in shooting death tied to robbery

YOUNGSTOWN — Larese Jones is guilty of murder in the shooting death of Richard Helms, because Jones


Charter schools on short list to lose state dollars

YOUNGSTOWN — Four Mahoning Valley charter schools could lose state funding if they fail to get off


Fee change at Chevy Centre will wait

YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s plan to reduce the cost of most tickets to events at the Chevrolet Centre is


2 Boardman students accused in painkiller sale

BOARDMAN — Two high school students were charged with drug offenses, one accused of selling a


Break-ins reported at Bunn construction site

BOARDMAN — Three construction office trailers were broken into at the site of the new Paul C. Bunn


Pavlic celebration will be Friday downtown

YOUNGSTOWN — The city will honor its conquering hero — middleweight boxing champion Kelly Pavlik —


Drive up, roll up a sleeve

AUSTINTOWN — A drive-thru flu shot service planned by the Mahoning County Health Department is a


Warren seeks to have sexual offenders move

WARREN — The City of Warren has filed complaints in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court asking that


Sharon man pleads in vehicular homicide case

WARREN — A Sharon, Pa., man has agreed to spend four years in prison for driving drunk on Aug. 19,


Mercer commissioners buying Citizens Bank building

MERCER, Pa. — Mercer County commissioners are buying the building at Pa. Route 19 and North Diamond


Salem names new police sergeant

SALEM — Police Sgt. Frank Dumovic retired effective Sunday after 29 years with the Salem Police


Columbiana community safety day is Saturday

COLUMBIANA — The Columbiana Fire Department will have a community safety day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.


Chamber schedules regionalization conference

YOUNGSTOWN — All local government officials and employees are invited to the Regional Chamber’s


Armed robbery reported in Warren

WARREN – Two Warren men reported being robbed at gunpoint by two men and a juvenile. The victims,


It’s leaf-collection time in Girard

GIRARD — Paper lawn bags will again be used for the annual leaf collection. While supplies last,


Poland Township appliance recycling scheduled

POLAND — Poland Township will accept old appliances for recycling from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at


Card-making classes scheduled in area

Card-making classes scheduled in area In celebration of World Card-Making Day, various stamping


Luncheon at center for NCNW members

Luncheon at center for NCNW members YOUNGSTOWN — The 30th annual member luncheon will be held by


REUNIONS | Alumni schedule events

REUNIONS | Alumni schedule events • Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1946 will meet


Boy released to family custody

The boy is restricted to his grandmother’s home. GREENVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A 10-year-old boy accused


NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes

Chiefs: The early-season schedule wasn’t a disaster. And the Chiefs persevered, pulled off a 30-16


Borowski gets the job done

He’s given Cleveland fans some exciting moments but in 45 of 53 tries he’s succeeded. CLEVELAND


Keith Urban crashes on way to an AA meeting

Keith Urban crashes on way to an AA meeting NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Keith Urban was uninjured Monday


Britney Spears loses custody of children

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears was ordered Monday to surrender custody of her children to ex-


More NFL/CX

More NFL/CX •The Steelers regroup following their upset loss to the Cardinals. •Bucs running


No secret videos needed to help Cardinals’ staff

One bad game doesn’t necessarily dim a season. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Maybe they could blame this loss


Disciplinary hearing set for fire chief

Township trustees have leveled 13 administrative charges against the chief. NEW SPRINGFIELD —


Girl Scouts’ new exec

Girl Scouts’ new exec NILES — Girl Scouts of North East Ohio named Daisy L. Alford-Smith as their


Crestview boys soccer team unbeaten in ITCL

The Rebels beat Columbiana 4-1 for their eighth straight league win. COLUMBIANA — Crestview High


Howland grabs MAC soccer title

POLAND — Most high school soccer coaches are pleased just to get solid, mistake-free defense from


IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO Who: Korn with special guest Hellyeah, Droid and Five Finger Death Punch. When: 7 p.m.


Wacky world of NASCAR

Wacky world of NASCAR It was a bizarre weekend in Kansas, where drivers, teams and fans were


RAIDER REGATTA

RAIDER REGATTA The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay Students get an education in buoyancy


Inside/CX

Inside/CX •The Pirates face more questions following their 15th consecutive losing season.


Browns looking like a real team

They’ll take a 2-2 record into Sunday’s game at New England. BEREA (AP) — This is as good as it’s


Man challenges council action

City officials say no laws were violated. YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s effort to overhaul the park


Rules application is attacked

Decisions by NASCAR last week are being criticized. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR is unlike any


Pirates peaked too early (opening week) in 2007

Pittsburgh suffered through its 15th consecutive losing season. PITTSBURGH (AP) — All one needs to


TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Erik J. Splitstone, 23, of 1885 E. State St., Hermitage, Pa.,


Call center to hire 200 more

Workers are needed to handle incoming calls for DISH Network. NILES — A call center is hiring


HOLLY LECLAIR ROBERT WELCH

HOLLY LECLAIR ROBERT WELCH XCANFIELD — Nuptial vows were exchanged in the presence of the Rev.


VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP \Monday’s matches

Chaney 25-25-25, Struthers 14-23-12 YOUNGSTOWN — Jessica Gavin scored 16 points with three aces as


Motive sought in killing

The homicide is the first in the city since Aug. 8. YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s 24th homicide victim


High school English project really floats their boat

The South Range students were ecstatic when their cardboard boats made it across the pond.


Bristol-Myers Squibb settlement to benefit Ohio Medicaid program

COLUMBUS — Ohio’s Medicaid program will receive $15.6 million of a $403 million settlement won by


ELIZABETH FISHER JOHN FISHER

ELIZABETH FISHER JOHN FISHER XCLEVELAND HEIGHTS — Elizabeth Athena Fisher and John Ryan Fisher


Rush on HBO subscriptions locally preceded the fight.

Rush on HBO subscriptions locally preceded the fight. YOUNGSTOWN — They’re murmuring his name


Krispinsky talks his way into jobs

The area broadcaster has made inroads by working various positions for several media outlets.


Ricky Williams applies for reinstatement

MIAMI (AP) — Suspended running back Ricky Williams applied for NFL reinstatement Monday, his agent


Patriots win big again

New England (4-0) is off to its best start since 2004. CINCINNATI (AP) — Tom Brady had three more


Court won’t hear sex-toy ban case

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to hear a challenge to Alabama’s ban


KELLY PAVLIK

KELLY PAVLIK TV appearance Kelly Pavlik will make a special appearance Wednesday on WFMJ Channel


James, Cavaliers are ready for another run at NBA title

Last season Cleveland reached the finals, but was swept by San Antonio. INDEPENDENCE (AP) — LeBron


Groups seek business attire for women

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University Women’s Club will help the Dress for Success organization


Plant to get a new Cadillac

The new model is expected to be smaller than current Cadillacs. LORDSTOWN — A new Cadillac


Vigil draws attention to domestic violence

The scars of domestic violence aren’t just physical, speaker says. YOUNGSTOWN — Putting a stop


Less Alzheimer’s among dutiful

Earlier studies linked stimulating activities to a lower risk of the disease. CHICAGO (AP) — A


Rockies, Padres tied 6-6

The NL wild-card tiebreaker was tied after 12 innings Monday night. DENVER (AP) — Appropriately,


Medicare to cost $96.40 a month

Much steeper increases are expected after next year. WASHINGTON (AP) — Elderly and disabled people


LEGACY OF LOSING \ Pirates

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates’ season-by-season record and finish during their 15 consecutive


Giants’ ‘sack party’ tied an NFL record

Osi Umenyiora had a team-record six sacks himself against the Eagles. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) —


SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE Indians vs. Yankees Thursday — New York at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m. Friday — New York at


LIQUOR LICENSES

LIQUOR LICENSES The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers


WYSU fall fund drive has goal of $95,000

New members and those who renew memberships can win a trip to Greece. YOUNGSTOWN — WYSU 88.5 FM,


CORRECTION

CORRECTION The Mahoning Township, Pa., fall cleanup will go on through Friday and then resume next


AMANDA RUBY JIM MARRIE

AMANDA RUBY JIM MARRIE XGIRARD — The wedding of Amanda Ruby, a daughter of Pamela and Charles


ROSTER\ Cavs

ROSTER\ Cavs Devin BrownG6-55 Shannon BrownG6-41 Daniel GibsonG6-21 Drew GoodenF/C6-105 Larry


LISA EDL NICHOLAS PRUSAKIEWICZ

LISA EDL NICHOLAS PRUSAKIEWICZ XGRANGER, Ind. — St. Pius X Church was the setting at 3 p.m. Sept.


Rain doesn’t keep away Tribe fans at playoff rally

CLEVELAND (AP) — October baseball is back in Cleveland and Indians fans are wasting no time getting


Report critical of FBI

Report critical of FBI WASHINGTON — Six years after arresting turncoat Robert Hanssen, the FBI


IGUANA FACTS | Things to know

Anyone keeping an iguana as a pet should be aware of these tips: Iguanas are herbivores. Dark


Canfield qualifies in Div. I golf event

The Division II sectional tennis tournament begins Wednesday. VIENNA — Canfield High boys golf


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Weathersfield Township trustees, caucus, special meeting, executive session, 10


Ahmadinejad’s many things, but not Hitler

Opinion: The invitation for Tuesday dinner with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad came from the Iranian Mission


Laughter sustains breast cancer survivor

About 300 breast cancer patients and survivors attended Monday’s event. LIBERTY — “Laughter is


JAMILA ROGERS JOHNNIE RICHARDSON

JAMILA ROGERS JOHNNIE RICHARDSON XNILES — The Rev. David Murphy officiated at 2 p.m. Aug. 11 as


SUSANNA CINGOLANI JESSE CLAY

SUSANNA CINGOLANI JESSE CLAY XAUSTINTOWN — Jesse Clay and his bride, the former Susanna Cingolani,


BBB changes designation

YOUNGSTOWN — The Better Business Bureau now is using the term BBB Accredited Business in referring


Unskilled Americans can now find work

Immigration hawks have been on a winning streak lately. An unprecedented surge of public outrage at


Public-financing dilemma

Opinion: Washington Post: You know there’s something terribly wrong with the public financing system for


Opening statements today in murder trial

YOUNGSTOWN — Opening statements by prosecuting and defense attorneys in Larese Jones’ trial on


New Chrysler president: Fewer models needed

Chrysler’s lineup is heavily tilted toward sport utility vehicles. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) —


Hottest ticket in town? The Miley Cyrus tour

Scalpers’ sky-high prices have parents fuming. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Forget The Police, Justin


Giving Iranian a platform to speak was the right move

President Bush went before the United Nations last Tuesday and delivered a message to the many


REGION

REGION RTI International, banks reach credit deal WEATHERSFIELD — RTI International Metals said


Best Bets on TV Tonight

“Sunday Best” and “Exalted” (8 p.m., BET): Gospel music takes center stage in a new unscripted


Boy recovering from attack

Boy recovering from attack AUSTINTOWN — An 11-month-old boy who was bitten in the face by a


Can prevention save us? Probably not

Opinion: When Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., unveiled her $110 billion health-care plan last week, one of her


Time off makes Droid stronger

The band took a year off after the Korn tour. You know a band is cool when it’s named after


Uncle Sam has become prime abuser of children

Opinion: Uncle Sam has become prime abuser of children EDITOR: Anyone concerned about the health and


Canfield officials back engineer in Rte. 46 sewer plan

Trustees also want funding for a stormwater project. CANFIELD — A project that would


TECH BELT FORUM

TECH BELT FORUM Who was there Some of the attendees at the Tech Belt Forum: CLEVELAND Case


2 GM factories in danger of closure

A stamping plant and engine plant could be closed by GM. DETROIT (AP) — The tentative contract


Leaders look to polish Rust Belt

Congressmen view the area from Pittsburgh to Cleveland as one region. YOUNGSTOWN — About 100


EEOC sues Delphi over queries

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has accused auto parts supplier


Loan woes hurt Citigroup, UBS AG

Bank stocks rise despite bad news about loan losses. NEW YORK (AP) — Citigroup Inc. and UBS AG


“It’s still too high. But the trend is in the right direction.”

Opinion: “It’s still too high. But the trend is in the right direction.” Rear Admiral Mark Fox U.S.


Births for 2007-10-02

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