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Pavlik gets hero welcome, and partying begins.

YOUNGSTOWN — Down, but not out. In the second round of his title fight against Jermain Taylor,

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Warren Relay for Life again tops in Ohio

WARREN — The top four American Cancer Society Ohio Division Relay For Life events in 2007 were from


Man in woods was shot by another hunter

WEST FARMINGTON — A Trumbull County man who was rescued from a wildlife preserve Friday had been


Sheriff seeks to drop county’s CCA contract

YOUNGSTOWN — Sheriff Randall Wellington is calling for termination of Mahoning County’s contract


Parents express concern about Chaney fights

YOUNGSTOWN — Eugene Mickel of Volney Road put three children through South High School, and said he


Chaney cheerleading coach has day in court

YOUNGSTOWN — Angela J. Jones might lose her job as the Chaney High School freshmen cheerleading


GM contract would give some temps permanent jobs

LORDSTOWN — Judy Dean definitely will vote for the tentative labor agreement at General Motors — it


Fire truck was source of Braceville station fire

BRACEVILLE — An electrical malfunction on a fire truck in the Braceville Township Volunteer Fire


EPA fines company for demolition violation

HUBBARD — A company violated the Ohio EPA’s pollution control laws and will pay a penalty for it.


Cardinal fire district schedules open houses Sunday

CANFIELD — The Cardinal Joint Fire Department will open its fire stations to the public from noon to


Route 224 restrictions will begin Oct. 15

BOARDMAN —Beginning October 15 and continuing through mid November, US 224 between West Golf Drive


Scout camp to get new shower house

CANFIELD — Gary Erlinger, scout executive of the Greater Western Reserve Council, Boy Scouts of


Villa Maria plans nature walk

VILLA MARIA, Pa. — Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center will conduct an Autumn Wildflower


Injured hunter taken to hospital in Warren

WEST FARMINGTON— The wounded hunter who went missing in the Grand River Wildlife Area Thursday night


Injured hunter found alive in Grand River Wildlife Area

Opinion: WEST FARMINGTON— The wounded hunter who went missing in the Grand River Wildlife Area Thursday night


State Auditor Taylor in GOP spotlight

Opinion: State Auditor Taylor in GOP spotlight


Cortland water must be boiled

CORTLAND—Residents are advised to boil drinking and cooking water or any water used for consumption


Fire hits vacant North Side home

YOUNGSTOWN — A fire at 1520 Kensington Ave. at 5 a.m. today started in the living room of the vacant


DNA from ’85 homicide leads to suspect’s arrest

The attorney general wants DNA from old rape and murder cases checked. YOUNGSTOWN — The mate


FirstEnergy predicts higher electric bills

Gov. Strickland says that alternative fuels are necessary for a steady power supply. COLUMBUS (AP)


AREA COLLEGES Saturday’s games

Mount Union (4-0, 3-0) vs. Ohio Northern (4-0, 3-0) When: 1:30 p.m., Dial-Roberson Stadium, Ada.


Gerstenberger. Setty wedding date announced

XCLEVELAND — Plans for their upcoming marriage are being announced by Rebbecca Gerstenberger and


Student loan agency under fire

The state agency has been awarding executives millions of dollars in bonuses. HARRISBURG (AP) —


SCHEDULE Red Sox vs. Angels

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


The Vindicator

The Vindicator MEMORIAM: A metal plaque honoring murder victim Gina Gay Tenney hangs on the


Splitting Iraq into three will backfire

Opinion: More and more congressional Republicans are joining Democrats in a desperate search for an Iraq exit


Lessons of loss not lost on OSU

The Ohio State team with many new faces will play at No. 23 Purdue Saturday. COLUMBUS (AP) — Many


DOUG SKICA

DOUG SKICA Died July 25, 1982 Doug Skica was killed while trying to overpower one of the two men


Phantoms journey to face Diggers

BOARDMAN — After earning the split on the strength of a 1-0 victory over the U.S. National Under-18


Big Papi’s playoff prowess returns

David Ortiz’s bat was a major factor in Boston’s Game 1 win. BOSTON (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels


NHL ROUNDUP | Thursday’s games

Rangers 5, Panthers 2 NEW YORK — Chris Drury brought his winning ways to Broadway on opening


Rocky Mountain high

Rocky Mountain high Home or away, the Colorado Rockies are on quite a roll. C4


NOTEBOOK

NOTEBOOK From Jacobs Field Full circle: Kenny Lofton has touched ’em all on baseball’s map.


Boxing gets a new star, and Youngstown gets something to cheer about.

Boxing gets a new star, and Youngstown gets something to cheer about. The new middleweight


55 schools will send runners for Legends

Saturday’s cross country race will be at the Trumbull County Fairgrounds. BAZETTA — Some of the


Roth-Van Halen tour in Cleveland

A 16-year-old has replaced the original bassist. And the cradle rocks again. Finally after


Craig vows to stay put

Craig vows to stay put WASHINGTON — Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho, vowed to serve out the remainder of


‘THE SEEKER: THE DARK IS RISING’

‘THE SEEKER: THE DARK IS RISING’ Grade: B Director: David L. Cunningham Running time: 1 hour,


GATEWAY

GATEWAY ConferenceAll Games WLPFPAWLPFPA N. Iowa1023135016464 S. Illinois1072105026768


1985 HOMICIDE

1985 HOMICIDE A trapper checking his traps Dec. 30, 1985, saw the body found floating in the


OCT. 1

OCT. 1 Average: 67 2007: 77 All-time: 85 in 1952 OCT. 2 Average: 67 2007: 77 All-time:


Grammy winner releases album

Levine wants Maroon 5’s records to reflect where the group is at the moment. Nowhere but down.


Britney has a hit in ‘Gimme More’

Britney has a hit in ‘Gimme More’ NEW YORK — Britney Spears is finally catching a break. Her new


Yanks spanked Tribe rolls, 12-3, behind four homers, Sabathia

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rocked right off the bat, the Cleveland Indians quickly found their October swing.


Youngest captain in NHL history set for Penguins’ opener

Sidney Crosby has no time to be nervous, overwhelmed or awed by anything on a hockey rink. His


Parents announce Popovich-Syvanych wedding plans

XYOUNGSTOWN — Joseph and Georgiann Popovich, 82 Loch Heath Lane, announce the engagement of their


“Friday Night Lights” (9 p.m., NBC): Last fall, NBC made a big miscalculation with

“Friday Night Lights” (9 p.m., NBC): Last fall, NBC made a big miscalculation with “Friday Night


A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD Sept. 28 Theft:


Cubs postseason has Santo full of smiles

The broadcaster also is enjoying that Shea Stadium has no games this week. PHOENIX (AP) — Ron


PREP VOLLEYBALL | Thursday’s matches

Poland 25-25-25, Struthers 15-11-13 STRUTHERS — Katie Pampeii scored 10 points with three aces and


Frankie Muniz to guest on ‘Criminal Minds’

First Dawson now Malcolm? Oh “Criminal Minds,” why must you keep toying with our favorite child


Kidz Bop show is Nov. 4 at Chevrolet Centre

YOUNGSTOWN — Kidz Bop, a rock concert for children that features a live band and child vocalists,


Filming technique puts flash in ‘Seeker’

This is the best-edited, best-shot film in the genre in years. “The Seeker: The Dark is


New team in place on ‘House’

Stop reading now if you don’t want to know which doctors are going to be with Dr. House for the


IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO Who: Van Halen  When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Where: Quicken Loans Arena, One Center


Salukiswill give YSU big road test

The Penguins will hit the road for their first league away contest. YOUNGSTOWN — It’s only the


More kids take stomach drugs

CHICAGO (AP) — The number of young children on prescription drugs for heartburn and other digestive


Date announced for Lucivjansky, Dunkel wedding

XBOARDMAN — Chrissy Lucivjansky and Ryan Dunkel, both of 7366 West Blvd., are announcing plans for


As temperatures remain high, autumn feels like it’s summer

The Valley could see record high temperatures Saturday and Sunday. YOUNGSTOWN — Hot-ober!


PREP SOCCER | Thursday’s games

BOYS Fitch 1, Poland 1 POLAND — Ryan Storkel scored for the Bulldogs (9-1-4). Andy Kollar scored


The two have hearings before parole authorities next month.

The two have hearings before parole authorities next month. YOUNGSTOWN — On July 24, 1982,


Jameson bound for Buckeyes

The Fitch senior has made coach Brett Powell’s dream come true. AUSTINTOWN — For as long as he’s


SCHEDULE Phillies vs. Rockies

Wednesday: Colorado 4, Philadelphia 2 Thursday: Colorado 10, Philadelphia 5, Colorado leads series


City offices:Youngstown, Warren, Niles, New Castle, Newton Falls Municipal Court, closed.

City offices:Youngstown, Warren, Niles, New Castle, Newton Falls Municipal Court, closed. Salem,


AREA’S TOP TIMES

AREA’S TOP TIMES Cross Country BOYS Matt Moore, Boardman, 16:00 Robert Zanni, Struthers, 16:25


Matsui’s slam has Rockies rolling

Colorado’s 10-5 win has Philadelphia facing an 0-2 deficit. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Home or away,


Faberge egg is expected to sell for $12M to $18M

LONDON (AP) — A previously unrecorded Faberge egg valued at up to $18 million is going up for sale


Lump sum: Employees with 15 or more years of service receive a lump-sum severance payment equal to

Lump sum: Employees with 15 or more years of service receive a lump-sum severance payment equal to


Overplaying from the small blind

Playing from the small blind against the big blind when everyone else has folded can be very tricky,


Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject

Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject


GE to close plants, cut 130 jobs Valley sites affected are in Austintown, Niles

A union official doubts anything can be done to stop the proposed closings. General Electric


Cities wary of appeal by D.C. of handgun ban

The case holds implications for Second Amendment rights. WASHINGTON (AP) — Deep inside


Reading in English must be a priority

Opinion: Get ready. The next big educational struggle is coming. And it could be as bloody as Washington’s


Jury weighs strip-search hoax case

The women was 18 when the events occurred. SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A jury deliberated Thursday


Telephone apology hard to swallow for Kyle Busch

Kyle Busch couldn’t help but feel bitterness over the events of last Sunday. NEW YORK (AP) — Dale


Group influences weight loss

Community programs influence individuals to exercise and lose weight. ORRVILLE, Ohio (AP) — It’s


Family’s kids all born on same date

MARYSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — It won’t take much for Jenna and William Cotton to remember the birthday of


Prosecution’s case is in trouble, officer says

All the charges carry prison sentences on conviction. CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — A hearing officer


CUP CONTENDERS Chase for Championship A glance at the 12 drivers competing in NASCAR’s Chase for the Nextel Cup championship, in order of points standings:

JIMMIE JOHNSON Hendrick Motorsports Car: No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet Chase points: First, 5506


Landing lights invisible to enemy

The $850,000 system has been three years in the making. DAYTON (AP) — As the pilots of a C-130


Wheeling-Pitt hoping to move Pa. mill to Ohio

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Wheeling-Pittsburgh Corp. is negotiating with the United Steelworkers to


Helicopters, dogs look for hurt hunter

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


South, North Korea seek treaty

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president expressed confidence North Korea will abandon its


Bombs kill Shiite, Sunni leaders

The turmoil in the Shiite area poses a dilemma for the U.S. military. BAGHDAD (AP) — Roadside


Obese and pregnant? Feel free to lose weight

Officials studied the pregnancies of more than 120,000 women. ST. LOUIS (AP) — Obese women can


Ill. man sues priest who he says denounced him before congregation

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. (AP) — A priest who received complaints from a parishioner on his answering


SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE Nextel Cup Feb. 10 — x-Budweiser Shootout, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Tony Stewart) Feb. 18 —


ON THE TRACKS | This weekend’s events

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP UAW-Ford 500 Talladega, Ala. Schedule: Saturday, qualifying (Speed Channel, 1


Runaway algae littering shorelines

Near shore, the water has too much phosphorus, but there’s not enough in deeper waters. TRAVERSE


Police: Nude image came from son of legislator

COLUMBUS (AP)— A child of an Ohio state legislator had a role in the surprise image of a topless


Professor who experimented with human radiation dies

CINCINNATI (AP) — Dr. Eugene L. Saenger, a physician and University of Cincinnati professor who led


Smugglers try to use bugs to move drugs

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — As drug mules, bugs don’t carry much. And they didn’t get by customs


House to vote on bill to protect reporters’ sources

An objection from just one senator can stall a bill. WASHINGTON (AP) — The House will vote by


Feud over sales tax to build new jail gets sheriff sued

Opponents said the county needs more efficient ways to handle prisoners. CINCINNATI (AP) — The


Bill aims to control security groups

Some observers say the measure won’t change operations in Iraq. WASHINGTON — The House of


Poll: Approval dips to new lows

The poll shows across-the-board discontent on various issues. WASHINGTON (AP) — Public approval


Religious right can’t find right candidate

Opinion: Back in May 2000, I learned firsthand that James Dobson is a tough man to please. Dobson, the


Åt least 25 die in crash of cargo plane in Congo

An official said at least three people on the ground were killed. KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — In a


LOTTERIES

LOTTERIES THURSDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 2-1-5 Pick 4, 6-8-1-3 Rolling


Births for 2007-10-05

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