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Search continues in wildlife area for wounded hunter

WEST FARMINGTON— Using helicopters and dogs, local law enforcement agencies scoured the Grand River


Indictment comes from shooting at neighbors

YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted a 42-year-old East Florida Avenue man on


Body shop owner charged in connection with stolen vehicles

CANFIELD — An auto body shop owner is charged in connection with three vehicles that were reported


Plea comes in Family Discount Drugs robbery case

YOUNGSTOWN — An 18-year-old Meghan Circle man has pleaded guilty as charged to aggravated robbery


Chaney fight draws 50 students

YOUNGSTOWN — An estimated 50 Chaney High School students were Maced and a woman was arrested in


General Electric will close plants in Niles, Austintown

General Electric plans to close two area plants and eliminate 130 jobs. GE said Thursday that it


Judge tells Chevy Centre manager to amend lawsuit

YOUNGSTOWN — A federal judge ordered the company managing the Chevrolet Centre to amend its breach


Some of the stolen items are on display in Girard Police Department.

GIRARD — City police have arrested a city man believed to be partially responsible for a rash of car


Newborn baby was left on couple’s doorstep

SHARON, Pa. — Linda Mims and her husband returned home from grocery shopping to discover that a


Fowler railroad crossing to be upgraded

FOWLER — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has authorized the Norfolk Southern Corp. to


Jury finds Larese Jones guilty of murder

YOUNGSTOWN — A jury found Larese Jones guilty of murder in the shooting death of Richard Helms this


Man arrested in 22-year-old murder

YOUNGSTOWN — The rape and strangulation death of a Youngstown State University coed found floating


Life Chain will be Sunday in Warren

WARREN — Pro-life advocates will line Elm Road Northeast from the Warren Plaza to Warren G. Harding


Abandoned infant found in Sharon

SHARON, Pa. — An infant girl less than 24-hours old was found abandoned at a South Irvine Avenue


Pavlik good news for Youngstown, boxing

Opinion: The new middleweight champion of the world celebrated by buying some tires for his car. His


Stolen SUV driven into river in Warren

WARREN – Police are attempting to find out who stole a sport utility vehicle and drove it into the


Missing girls found unhurt

HANOVERTON — Two 14-year-old girls face disciplinary action at the United Local School District


Two guards killed in Philly armored car heist

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Three armored car guards were shot, two of them fatally, in a robbery attempt


Missing United students found after search

HANOVERTON — Two missing United Local School District students were found, ending a search that


Police want to question 3 women about death

YOUNGSTOWN — The cause of death of a 48-year-old man found on the enclosed rear porch in the 2000


Undecided on what game to take in this weekend? There are solid matchups. Let’s start with:

Undecided on what game to take in this weekend? There are solid matchups. Let’s start with: EAST


LOCAL EVENTS

LOCAL EVENTS DANCES Sharon, Pa.: UPMC Horizon Community Health Foundation fourth annual Boo Ball


Bonds’ steroids investigation still lingers in 5th year

A decision whether to indict him has been stalled again in Washington. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Barry


THE LINEUPS \ YSU vs. Southern Illinois

YSU OFFENSE TE — (87) DERRICK BUSH (6-4, 270, Jr.); (95) Bruce Palmer (6-2, 240, Soph.) RT — (66)


NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes

Steelers: Wide receiver Hines Ward’s sprained right knee doesn’t hurt as badly as it did last week


TOTAL PACKAGE AT THE B&O: Total Package, a dance band whose repertoire ranges from Motown to

TOTAL PACKAGE AT THE B&O: Total Package, a dance band whose repertoire ranges from Motown to hip-


Irish dance competition moves to Chevy Centre

Canfield’s Lauren Kepley is ranked 10th in North America. YOUNGSTOWN — About 800 Irish dancers


First of 3,000 workers evacuated from mine

First of 3,000 workers evacuated from mine CARLETONVILLE, South Africa — Some 3,000 gold miners


SCHEDULE Cubs vs. Diamondbacks

Wednesday: Chicago at Arizona, late Today: Chicago (Lilly 15-8) at Arizona (Davis 13-12), 10:07 p.m.


SCHEDULE Phillies vs. Rockies

Wednesday: Colorado 4, Philadelphia 2, Colorado leads series 1-0 Today: Colorado (Morales 3-2) at


NCAA: Graduation rates slowly rise

The top men’s sports show the lowest success. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ever so slightly, graduation


TONIGHT

TONIGHT Youngstown State University Theater couldn’t have found a better place to put on “Murder


Salukis’ Jerry Kill has turned around program in 7 years

After 11 losing seasons, Southern Illinois has made four straight post seasons. YOUNGSTOWN —


NASCAR ROUNDUP \ News and notes

Kyle Busch’s crew chief penalized: NASCAR announced Wednesday that the sanctioning body has fined


Blessing God’s creatures

St. Francis of Assisi is known as the patron saint of animals and the ecology. HUBBARD —


SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE Indians vs. Yankees Today: New York (Wang 19-7) at Cleveland (Sabathia 19-7), 6:37 p.m.


Fitch beats Perry, 3-1; Boardman ties Hoover

Canfield and Howland won MAC games. MASSILLON — Dana Lucido scored two goals Wednesday as the


NHL ROUNDUP Wednesday’s game

Red Wings 3, Ducks 2, SO DETROIT — Jiri Hudler scored and Dominik Hasek made three saves in a


Cardinals, Jocketty mutually agree to part ways

It’s unclear how his departure will affect the status of manager Tony La Russa. ST. LOUIS (AP) —


Shlomo (Sirak Sabahat) and Sarah (Roni Hadar) walk arm-in-arm on the beach in the film “Live

Shlomo (Sirak Sabahat) and Sarah (Roni Hadar) walk arm-in-arm on the beach in the film “Live and


Bluesman to heat up stage

Drugs and alcohol ruined most of his life John Lee Hooker Jr. has a disclaimer for all blues


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James W. Crelin Jr., legal age, of 3912 Hopkins Road,


Greenville orchestra to open its season

Greenville orchestra to open its season GREENVILLE, Pa. — The Greenville Symphony Orchestra, under


Bombers have edge in playoff experience

But Cleveland has home-field advantage in the AL Division Series. CLEVELAND (AP) — The New York


Girard Unity Church Centre’s knitters are ‘clicking for a cause’

The handmade knitted items, along with prayers, go to people in need. GIRARD — Grace Williams,


Football coach takes bid for prayer to court

A Philadelphia-area coach claims a restriction on prayer violates his free-speech rights.


Mom, 18, arraigned on child endangering charges

Children Services turned the boy over to his father. YOUNGSTOWN — A 2-year-old South Side boy


'THE HEARTBREAK KID'

'THE HEARTBREAK KID' Grade: D- Directed by: Bobby and Peter Farrelly Rating: R for strong


FOOTBALL INSIDER

FOOTBALL INSIDER Mooney moves up nationally Mooney’s juggernaut is ranked 11th nationally this


Malkin aims to improve on superb rookie season

His scoring skills helped elevate Sidney Crosby’s production. PITTSBURGH (AP) — There’s no


Manningham gets 1-game punishment

The Michigan wide receiver will sit out Saturday’s Eastern Michigan game. Michigan wide receiver


Ronit Yudkevitz and Henri Garcin star in “Sweet Mud.”

Ronit Yudkevitz and Henri Garcin star in “Sweet Mud.”


Red River Rivalry is a showcase

Many oustandings quarterbacks have come out of this matchup. NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — On a Red River


Readers swear by pickle juice to cure hiccups or leg cramps

Q. The best hiccup remedy I have found is dill pickle juice — 1 to 2 ounces does the trick. A. You


Cards’ Kaleel in sectional quarterfinals

CANTON — Kaitlin Kaleel of Canfield High School reached the quarterfinals as she won three matches


He’ll drive the No. 40 Dodge for Ganassi Racing next season.

He’ll drive the No. 40 Dodge for Ganassi Racing next season. Chip Ganassi Racing announced


Atlanta to seek refund from Vick

The Falcons will trying to get as much as $22 million returned. FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The


Irish dance competition moves to the Chevy Centre

Canfield’s Lauren Kepley is ranked 10th in North America. YOUNGSTOWN — About 800 Irish


Crennel has Browns ready to take on his former team

Cleveland takes on the unbeaten Patriots Sunday in New England. BEREA (AP) — It may be fitting

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Hitchcock’s system may jolt Blue Jackets

The Columbus coach is looking for big things in his first full season. COLUMBUS (AP) — Ken


ODOT director lawsuits restricted to Franklin Co.

The case was dismissed for jurisdictional reasons. COLUMBUS — Ohio Department of


Purdue’s Painter not getting notice as top Big Ten QB

He’s averaging 300 yards a game and has 18 touchdown passes in five games. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.


Utility savings on track at YSU Annual bills likely to go down $1.4M

The university expects to save at least $1.3 million a year, over a decade. YOUNGSTOWN — Early


Carolina has players-only meeting after 2nd defeat

Guard Mike Wahle called the meeting after the 20-7 loss to Tampa Bay. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — After


IF YOU GO

What: Youngstown Area Jewish Film Festival When: 4 p.m. Sunday, USA Cinema, Great East Plaza,


11-day festival to feature acclaimed Jewish films

Post-film discussions are part of the festival. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Valley cinemaphiles


E!'s Chelsea Handler is a real-life celebrity

The E! celebrity admits she knows very little about Youngstown, but can’t wait to bring her tour


A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland: Sept. 27 Drugs: Officers arrested


Mooney is still the best

Last Friday WFMJ-TV sports reporter Mike Ackelson asked me to pick the best high school football


YSU PROJECTIONS

Youngstown State University expects to reduce utility costs by some $1.3 million a year after


A season with two battles for Leetonia player

LEETONIA — For Josh Selway, there’s no place he’d rather be on Friday nights than a football field,


The Sources

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


Wednesday’s European Cups Scores

Wednesday’s European Cups Scores (Home teams listed first) Champions League First round


‘MURDER IN THE CATHEDRAL’: Ryan Bissett plays Archbishop Thomas Becket in Youngstown

‘MURDER IN THE CATHEDRAL’: Ryan Bissett plays Archbishop Thomas Becket in Youngstown State


SHELLY BERGANA JOHN MILLER

SHELLY BERGANA JOHN MILLER XMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The wedding of Shelly M. Bergana and Dr. John


Britney gets license

Britney gets license LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears has received a California driver’s license to


Suspect arrested in aggravated robbery

YOUNGSTOWN — One of two suspects police said attempted to rob a Struthers man with a shotgun and a


SPECIAL SERVICE Dedicated to animals

The Humane Society of Mercer County and Hillcrest-Flynn Pet Funeral Home and Crematory in Hermitage,


BASEBALL

BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX—Assigned OF Luis Terreo and LHP Paulino Reynoso


MISHELL KERSTEN SAMUEL WENGER

MISHELL KERSTEN SAMUEL WENGER XCOLUMBIANA — Samuel Ross Wenger and his bride, the former Mishell


WTI to accept hazardous waste

LISBON — Columbiana County residents can get rid of their household hazardous wastes — and get a


Murder charges surprise family of young victim

Relatives say a man charged with murder never showed signs of aggression. NILES — An in-law of


Independent film series to feature ‘The War Tapes’

STRUTHERS — Youngstown Film will inaugurate a monthly independent film series next week when it


KELLY KOSEK JONATHAN PULIDO

KELLY KOSEK JONATHAN PULIDO XSTRUTHERS — Riviera Maya in Mexico was the honeymoon destination of


Group method put on hold for budgeting

The county commissioners will have to cut spending proposals by $2.3 million. LISBON —


Farrellys make mess out of ‘Kid’

Their raucous slapstick humor doesn’t work in this film remake. Wrong, wrong, wrong. Hiring


ALLYSON VERINA JOSEPH MARTIN

ALLYSON VERINA JOSEPH MARTIN XNILES — Joseph Thomas Martin and his bride, the former Allyson Marie


MANDI MITCHELL DAVID SCHIALDONE

MANDI MITCHELL DAVID SCHIALDONE XBOARDMAN — Mandi Jean Mitchell, a daughter of Richard and JoAnn


Study: Disabled among heaviest smokers

ATLANTA (AP) — Americans with disabilities smoke more than everyone else, according to the first


City gears up for celebration to honor Pavlik

The middleweight boxing champ will receive a special escort to the rally. YOUNGSTOWN — “Back


LOTTERIES

LOTTERIES OHIO Wednesday night: Pick 3, 6-8-8 Pick 4, 6-9-6-5 Rolling Cash 5, 5-9-13-17-37


SCHEDULE Red Sox vs. Angels

Wednesday: Boston 4, Los Angeles 0, Boston leads series 1-0 Friday: Los Angeles (Escobar 18-7) at


AUDITIONS | Where to try out for roles

ACTORS “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” Weathervane Community Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane,


Nationwide to replace Busch as series sponsor

Road races are on tap in 2008 in Mexico and Montreal. NASCAR announced Wednesday a seven-year


Is X-ray poised to replace traditional colonoscopy?

A CT scanner is used in the new procedure. NEW YORK (AP) — Having an X-ray to look for signs of


Rockies continue on roll

Colorado beat the Phillies 4-2 in the NL playoff series opener. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bandbox or


Officials work on aid for Indalex press fix

Girard will propose lowering the company’s sewage costs. WARREN — State, federal and local


On the air this week

ON THE AIR TODAY 7 p.m. (FSN Ohio) Canton McKinley at Massillon Perry. 7 p.m. (FSN Pitt)


7 students at 3 schools face charges after fights

One fight began over french fries. YOUNGSTOWN — Seven students in a fighting mood at three schools


Those in attendance will be entertained by the Plazateer Band.

Those in attendance will be entertained by the Plazateer Band. The Youngstown Police Department’s


Beckett blanks Angels, 4-0

The Red Sox got all the help they needed from David Ortiz’ two-run homer. BOSTON (AP) — Josh


“30 Rock” (8:30 p.m., NBC): Jerry Seinfeld ruled the ratings on Thursday night for

“30 Rock” (8:30 p.m., NBC): Jerry Seinfeld ruled the ratings on Thursday night for years, but can he


Policeman’s suit alleges slander

WELLSVILLE — A Wellsville police officer is suing the village mayor and the village itself alleging


LSU wins with in-state talent

The Tigers, now No. 1 in the country, have a strong recruiting class for ’08 already. BATON


Clark has been Diamondbacks’ key performer

He’s gone from pinch hitter and fill-in to starting and batting cleanup. PHOENIX (AP) — When


Lakeview 22-25-25-25, Hubbard 25-20-17-21

Lakeview 22-25-25-25, Hubbard 25-20-17-21 CORTLAND — Emily Malmisur had 23 kills, eight digs and


Hurt feels good about return

The band’s first album wasn’t a smash success. For most artists, traveling the world means


MEGHAN BABYAK PATRICK RILEY JR.

MEGHAN BABYAK PATRICK RILEY JR. XBOARDMAN — Meghan Babyak, a daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Babyak,


Births for 2007-10-04

Area Births


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