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Company buys former Yo. Osteopathic Hospital

Company buys former Yo. Osteopathic Hospital YOUNGSTOWN — A Minnesota company bought the former


Hearing set in case of area gaming center

Hearing set in case of area gaming center SALEM — A lawsuit against a gaming center in Columbiana


73-year-old woman goes to jail on drug-trafficking charge

73-year-old woman goes to jail on drug-trafficking charge YOUNGSTOWN — Police armed with a search


Fire destroys New Castle home, family escapes uninjured

Fire destroys New Castle home, family escapes uninjured NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The Darrell and Lisa


School district aims to help 9th-grade boys

School district aims to help 9th-grade boys YOUNGSTOWN — The city school district is launching a


Lawsuit could jeopardize Lordstown sewer project

Lawsuit could jeopardize Lordstown sewer project WARREN — A lawsuit filed by a construction


No one injured in truck rollover

No one injured in truck rollover YOUNGSTOWN — City police and fire departments were on the scene

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Teachers on strike in Reynolds district

TRANSFER, Pa. — Pupils in the Reynolds School District didn’t go to school Tuesday, didn’t go again


Prosecutor, task force seek restitution in MetroPlex standoff

WARREN — The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office is attempting to force a 38-year-old Austintown


Girard leaf collection bags now available

GIRARD — The city has purchased a quantity of paper lawn bags for the annual leaf collection here.


Guilty pleas in purse snatchings

WARREN — A 20-year-old woman pleaded guilty to participating in five purse snatchings from older


Meet the Candidates Night planned in Liberty Township.

LIBERTY — The Liberty business Association and Liberty Schools Parent Teacher Association will be


Prosecutor says girl died of head injuries

WARREN — Fourteen-month old Destiny N. Seybert died of head injuries, but Jamie A. Champlin will


Toledo man shot in leg during visit

YOUNGSTOWN — A Toledo man in town to visit his girlfriend on Ohio Avenue told police he was shot in


Tiny company in Youngstown has big plans

YOUNGSTOWN — A tiny medical device company has big plans — international sales, local manufacturing


2-year-old bitten in face by pit bull

YOUNGSTOWN — A 2-year-old boy was bitten in the face by a pit bull dog at his North Evanston Avenue


GM Lordstown workers OK new labor contract

LORDSTOWN — Workers at General Motors Lordstown complex have joined with most other union locals in


Man found after alleged bridge jump

YOUNGSTOWN — An unidentified man took off his black shirt and plunged from the Market Street Bridge


Vacation photos available online

For people whose photos didn’t make our Sunday edition, we offer a second chance to see what

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Anti-substance abuse speaker at Valley Impact Awards

Dr. Lonise Bias, an anti-substance abuse advocate, is the keynote speaker for the 2007 Valley Impact


Man gets 36 to life in robbery, death of accomplice

YOUNGSTOWN — A man convicted of murder by complicity in the robbery that led to the shooting death


Columbiana United Way at 11 percent of its goal

SALEM — The 2007-8 Northern Columbiana County United Way campaign has raised $30,618, or 11 percent


South Side blazes keep firefighters busy

YOUNGSTOWN — The fire department responded to these South Side blazes over the past few days: At


Aluminum cans collected to benefit Warren pupils

WARREN – An aluminum pop can collection to benefit Warren school pupils will be from 10 a.m. to 1


Man accuses two others for wife’s death in fire

He previously served 18 months in jail for gross sexual imposition. HUNTSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A


Lee not big on small talk

Lee not big on small talk HONG KONG — Ang Lee has tackled English period drama, kung fu and gay


U.S. needs to join modern world on health care issue

Opinion: U.S. needs to join modern world on health care issue EDITOR: I read with great interest the


POSTSEASON Indians

DIVISION SERIES Oct. 4: Cleveland 12, New York 3 Oct. 5: Cleveland 2, New York 1, 11 innings


NASA Glenn beats heat with computer chips

CLEVELAND (AP) — NASA Glenn Research Center is breaking records with computer chips that can


Council approves deal for officer in school

A new commission will establish policies for saving village records. NEW MIDDLETOWN — Village


Memorial funds assist people who need help

The foundation wants to honor the policeman’s memory with acts of kindness. CANFIELD — The


Villeneuve feels loveless in Ala.

The former Formula One driver is being criticized for his NASCAR debut choice. CHARLOTTE, N.C.


Tribe does it A day after averting a sweep, New York’s high-octane offense fell flat once again

NEW YORK (AP) — Once Grady Sizemore hit a leadoff home run, the Cleveland Indians were headed to the


Steinbach upset about Vrabel’s ‘classless’ play

The Patriots defender dove at the knees of Cleveland’s Joe Thomas. BEREA (AP) — The New England


Lariccias make donation to shrine

Mary’s Tower holds a special place in the hearts of Tony and Mary Lariccia. Many couples


Iran’s hardliners aren’t pleased to see Khatami

Opinion: TEHRAN, Iran — Hard-line supporters of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad are expressing shock and


Study: Having a bad marriage can increase heart disease risk

The study followed more than 9,000 people over 12 years. CHICAGO (AP) — A lousy marriage might


Program for males

Program for males YOUNGSTOWN — Warriors Inc. is kicking off a life-enrichment program for young


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Newton Falls Public Library Board, 6 p.m., Library Meeting Room. Western


Blackwater case won’t stop use of hired guns

Opinion: WASHINGTON — It is difficult to believe that trying to return a two-bit country like Iraq to some


UAW sets strike deadline in talks with Chrysler

Chrysler has two Ohio plants that would be included in a UAW strike. DETROIT (AP) — The United


Fitch’s Conklin happy to return

The former Struthers educator spent a year at Ashtabula Lakeside. BOARDMAN — Calling his job


Heat set record, but it’s leaving

Monday was a record high in the Valley for an Oct. 8. YOUNGSTOWN — Like women’s jackets with


PREP SOCCER Monday’s games

GIRLS Fitch 3, Poland 2 POLAND — Tori Koch, Kelsey Martin and Dana Lucido scored a goal for the


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John M. High, 24, of 1931 Ashley Drive No. 3A, Chambersburg,


“The first statement we said to each other was, how did he get through the system? How do they

Opinion: “The first statement we said to each other was, how did he get through the system? How do they know


IRAQ

IRAQ Other developments Also Monday: At least 23 Iraqis were killed in bomb blasts and other


Red Sox root for Game 5 in series

After a sweep, Boston is off until Friday. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Red Sox are rooting for the


GM’s OnStar can stop stolen car

GM is considering adding a recorded verbal warning. DETROIT (AP) — Say some clown steals your car


REGION

REGION Negotiations continue AUSTINTOWN — Contract negotiations are continuing after workers at


2 Americans, 1 Briton share Nobel Prize in medicine

The process the three developed has helped scientists use mice to study a number of diseases.


Google’s stock price soars past $600 for first time

Google’s market value is bigger than Wal-Mart and Coca-Cola. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google Inc.’s


Convicted minister seeks to withdraw plea

NORWALK, Ohio (AP) — A minister convicted of a child sex charge 11 years ago wants to withdraw his


Romo, despite 4 INTs, leads Dallas to victory

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Tony Romo is nothing if not resilient. And because he didn’t let four


“Dear Talula” (7:30 p.m., Cinemax): Filmmaker Lori Benson chronicles her personal story

“Dear Talula” (7:30 p.m., Cinemax): Filmmaker Lori Benson chronicles her personal story of life as a


Possible shooting motive

Possible shooting motive CRANDON, Wis. — A young deputy sheriff who opened fire on a pizza party


HOT, HOT, HOT The Mahoning Valley hit a record high Monday for an Oct. 8 and enjoyed five straight October days of temperatures of at least 83 degrees.

OCT. 4 Average: 66 2007: 83 All-time: 85 in 1951 OCT. 5 Average: 65 2007: 85 All-


Snyder catching Arizona pitchers and catching the city’s attention

The 26-year-old has been key to the Diamondbacks’ pitching this year. PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Snyder


Three men charged in Memphis player shooting

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Three men were charged with murder Monday in the shooting of a football player


Injuries sideline QBs

Injuries sideline QBs Trent Green and Matt Leinart are among the NFL players who will be sidelined


Quick treatment of ministrokes cuts risk of major stroke later, studies find

Many patients are sent home within a day after a ministroke, experts say. LONDON (AP) — Treating


BREAKING RECORDS Heat-resistant chips

Baked or fried? NASA Glenn is breaking records with computer chips that are performing after more


Lakeview approves services contract

The high school’s concert and symphonic bands will compete in Chicago next year. CORTLAND —


Open house set at station

Voters are encouraged to vote for the permanent tax to stabilize city safety forces, the mayor said.


Phantoms gain split against Ice Diggers

Alden Hirschfeld gave Mahoning Valley a much-needed boost. BOARDMAN — With a five-goal third


Girl’s grandmother heard shooting

The girl’s 23-year-old ex-boyfriend is listed as a suspect. YOUNGSTOWN — Rose Yeager heard the


Educated, experienced and homeless

Even with three college degrees, Henry Navin has been unable to secure employment. CLEVELAND (AP)


AK Steel, retirees settle suit

Retirees have been fighting to stop the company from charging for health care. CINCINNATI (AP) —


A summary of criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown:

A summary of criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD CITY Oct. 2


Amweld closing plants in Niles, Garrettsville

One hundred jobs are being moved from a Niles door-making plant. Amweld Building Products is


NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes

Browns: Punter Scott Player, who has filled in for injured starter Dave Zastudil the past three


Steelers able to survive injuries

They’re off to just their third 4-1 start since 1982. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Luckily for the Pittsburgh


SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Thursday: Colorado at Arizona Friday: Colorado at Arizona


WARREN FIRE DEPARTMENT Coloring contest

Here are the winners of the Warren Fire Department’s coloring contest for first-graders at the


LaGrotta: Staffers worked on campaigns

The former representative from Ellwood City no longer works for House Democrats. HARRISBURG, Pa.


Federal funding won’t solve city of Girard’s dam problem

In March 2006, in the midst of the debate over the Lower Girard Lake Dam’s future, Mayor James Melfi


Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has cracked down on dissent by students and others.

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has cracked down on dissent by students and others. TEHRAN, Iran — Dozens of


Documents show U.S. pondered pursuing radiological warfare

The long-secret project started in 1948. WASHINGTON (AP) — These were cold calculations, at the


Fire chief drops out of school board race

AUSTINTOWN — Austintown Fire Chief Andy Frost is longer running for the township board of education.


Brown: U.K. will halve troops in Iraq by spring

The prime minister said a decision on a total pullout would be made next year. LONDON (AP) —


Students will have jobs

The new program offers certifications in a dozen health care fields. YOUNGSTOWN — Students


High school system fails most students

Opinion: Number of students who dropped out of high school last year: 1.1 million. Difference between the


SHOT 3 TIMES: Misty White, 14, was in critical condition Monday at St. Elizabeth Health Center. Her

SHOT 3 TIMES: Misty White, 14, was in critical condition Monday at St. Elizabeth Health Center. Her


Jackson-Milton drops S. Range

NORTH JACKSON — Jennifer Kolasky had 29 points, five aces, 14 sets and 42 assists, leading Jackson-


NHL ROUNDUP | Monday’s games

Capitals 2, Islanders 1 UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Olie Kolzig stopped 30 shots in yet another impressive


Indians bump Yankees

NEW YORK (AP) — Once Grady Sizemore hit a leadoff home run, the Cleveland Indians were headed to the


Ordinary moms shut out of tickets for Hannah Montana

MIAMI — Kim Snoke’s daughter doesn’t ask for much. Like most of her friends, 6-year-old Amaiya is a


The Vindicator

The Vindicator FAMILY DISTRAUGHT: Kevin Bacher and Rose Yeager talk about the Sunday morning


Saints’ shakeup possible, but not trades

Coach Sean Payton doesn’t plan to make a significant roster move. METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Sean Payton


An angry man: Clarence Thomas is no victim

Opinion: WASHINGTON — To read Clarence Thomas’s book is to be struck anew by the blast-furnace of his anger —


Vonage shares rise on news of settlement

NEW YORK (AP) — The beaten-down shares of Vonage Holdings Corp. more than doubled in value Monday


HEALTH CAREERS Youngstown schools

The Choffin Career & Technical Center has launched a new Secondary School for Nursing, Medical and


Study: Stored blood loses vital component

Without nitric oxide, blood vessels don’t stay open to deliver oxygen to organs. WASHINGTON (AP) —


Ohio pilot dies after ultralight crash

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (AP) — The pilot of an ultralight aircraft has died after authorities say he


Homeowners file suit against county, company for excavation

The county learned that an easement was not where it thought. WARREN — A Vienna couple sued


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